Metalcasting available on April 28 2015 from Buy for 37.95
ISBN bar code 9780071342469 ξ1 registered April 28 2015
Product category is Book
A-to-Z guide to low-volume metalcastingThere s plenty of demand for one-shot or low production metalcasting job work, but the work often goes begging for lack of anyone to do it. Interested? Metalcasting by C.W. Ammen is packed with step-by-step guidelines for getting started and working effectively and efficiently inthis time-honored craft. You get hands-on advice and cost-cutting tips, plus sound ideas for safety and productivity. In easy-to-understand language, this guide shows you how to use metalcraftings tools and processes, casting and mold making...molding sands...molding equipment....metal melting, handling, and pouring devices...alloys...andmore, including: *Patination of cast metals*Working with chemically-bonded molds*Newest molding, casting, and pattern-making techniquesA Frequently Asked Questions section anticipates and responds to typical beginner''s queries about applications and repair techniques and other metalcasting issues.