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Metal Casting: A Sand Casting Manual For the Small Foundry Volume 2 by Steve Chastain
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Cast Metal in Sand Molds Using You Own Backyard Foundry!
Part 2 of the Sand Casting Manual continues by describing more advanced techniques. Using non-technical terms, Steve Chastain, a mechanical and materials engineer shows you how to cast metal parts for little cost in your own backyard!
You will learn:
- How to make your own foundry tools and equipment
- About copper alloys, aluminium and cast iron
- About solidification of metals and why it matters
- How to design gates and rises for castings
- The use of chills, insulated pads and riser sleeves
- How to make patterns
- How to make rubber molds and match plates
- The casting of pistons and cylinder heads
- See the original Flathead V-8 castings being produced
Code No. 010681, $36.00
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Workshop
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