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FOUNDRY MELTING/CASTING : Intermediate (2nd Edition)(Book with DVD)

FOUNDRY MELTING/CASTING : Intermediate (2nd Edition)(Book with DVD)

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    • This update edition contains competencies that a person must achieve to be able to melt different kinds of metals, cast it and clean.
    • It covers tasks undertaken include utilizing knowledge in estimating metal charges, controlling temperature and chemical composition and designated procedures, use of correct and appropriate tools and equipment in cleaning castings and maintaining furnaces.
    • Aims to inspect, measure, and interpret drawings and repair procedures; sets up and operates variety of specialized furnaces and uses precision measuring instrument in operating and maintaining the melting equipment.

Foundry Melting/Casting: Intermediate 2nd Edition comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. A foundry is a factory that produces metal castings. Metals are cast into shapes by melting them into a liquid, pouring the metal in a mold, and removing the mold material or casting after the metal has solidified as it cools. Foundry workers carry out a variety of tasks to make products from metal. There are many jobs in the different stages of the work process. These include, preparing moulds, operating furnaces, dealing with molten metal and finishing work.