ASM Handbook: Casting v. 15

Gives you a thorough, yet easy-to-understand introduction to the principles of composition control, gas evolution in melts and inclusion-forming reactions, as well as the basic concepts of crystal growth and solidification that aids you with the interpretation of structures. Contents include: Introduction and Historical Development; Principles of Liquid Metal Processing; Principles of Solidification; Patterns; Molding and Casting Processes; Foundry Equipment and Processing; Ferrous Casting Alloys; Nonferrous Casting Alloys; Computer Applications in Metal Casting.