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Steel Castings Handbook, Sixth Edition | by Malcolm Blair and Thomas L. Stevens (eds) | ISBN: 9780871705563. Mechanical Engineering Book. Engineering Drawings for Casting Production. Manufacturing Techniques for Castings.

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Steel Castings Handbook, Sixth Edition
by Malcolm Blair and Thomas L. Stevens (eds)
ISBN:9780871705563
A concise and authoritative book on the technology of steel castings, this guide is a comprehensive source of information including mechanical properties, design for manufacturing and the effect of quality on performance.

Steel Castings Handbook, Sixth Edition
Preface
Part 1 – General Information
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Steel Castings
Introduction
What is a Steel Casting?
Casting Process
Why Use a Steel Casting?
Who Uses Steel Castings?
Cast Steel Compared to other Cast Metals
Steel Castings Compared to other Processes
Buying and Specifying Steel Castings

Chapter 2 – Industrial Applications of Steel Castings
Introduction
Transportation Industries
The Mining Industry
The Construction Industry
The Agricultural Industry
Power Generating Equipment and Electrical Machinery
Oil, Gas Field, and Petrochemical Equipment
Materials Handling Equipment
Building Construction
Metal Making, Shaping, Finishing, and Forming
Gears, Pinions, and Worms
Military
Special Machinery, Products, and Components
Summary

Chapter 3 – Advantages of Steel Castings
Introduction
Design Flexibility
Metallurgical Versatility
Economic Benefits of Steel Castings
Cast Steel Compared to other Cast Metals
Steel Castings Compared to Steel Weldments
Steel Castings Compared to Steel Forgings
Summary
References

Part 2 – Purchasing Castings
Chapter 4 – Specifying Steel Castings
Introduction
Definitions
Specifications
Codes and Standards
Selection of Specifications
Cost of Specifications
Recommended Further Reading
Appendix 1: Major Specification-writing Organizations
Appendix 2: ASTM vs ISO

Chapter 5 – Purchasing Policy
Purchasing Policy
Inquiry
Quotation Procedure
Selection of Casting Supplier
Specifications
Patterns
Order Placement

Part 3 – Designing Castings
Chapter 6 – Functional Considerations of Design
General Considerations in Design
Design against Excessive Yielding
Design for Repetitive Loading
Design against Brittle Fracture
Design against Excessive Deflection
Design against Creep and Stress Rupture
Corrosion Considerations in Design
Wear Considerations in Design
Stress Concentration Factors
Section Modulus, Moment of Inertia
General Considerations of Safety Factors
References

Chapter 7 – Manufacturing Design Considerations
Introduction
Internal Shrinkage – Directional Solidification
Surface Integrity
Design for Molding
Design for Cleaning
Design for Machining
Design for Function
Summary

Chapter 8 – Concurrent Engineering
Introduction
Concurrent Engineering and the Casting Process
Computer Aided Design
Solid Modeling
Solidification Simulation Programs
Fluid Flow Simulation
Mechanical Design and Stress Analysis
Rapid Prototyping
Computer Aided Pattern Making
Casting Machining
References

Chapter 9 – Engineering Drawings for Casting Production
Machining and Casting Drawings
Machining and Tooling References
Tolerances
Concept Sketches
Material and Special Requirements
Casting Identification and Lettering
References

Chapter 10 – Redesign as Steel Castings
Introduction
Testing of Comparable Cast and Fabricated Structures
Redesign from Fabrication
Redesign from Forgings
Redesign from Cast Iron
Examples of Redesign Benefits
References

Chapter 11 – Cast-Weld Construction
Criteria and Methods for Cast-Weld Construction
Examples and Benefits from Cast-Weld Construction
References

Part 4 – Manufacture of Castings
Chapter 12 – Pattern Equipment
Introduction
Definitions
Selection Factors
Pattern Cost
Pattern Design
Pattern and Core Box Materials
Pattern Repairs
Core Box Construction and Service Life
Patternmaker’s Shrinkage Allowance
Locating Points
Gating and Risering
Pattern Storage

Chapter 13 – Casting and Molding Processes
Introduction
Conventional Molding Processes for Static Casting
Core and Mold Processes for Steel Castings
Sand Molds for Large Steel Castings
Special Sand Molding Process
Molding Processes not Using Refractory Sand
Precision Processes for Static Casting

Chapter 14 – Melting
Introduction
Melting Furnaces
Refractory Types
Melting Practice
Selection off Metallic Charge Material
Refining Reactions
Boiling
Removal of Phosphorous
Removal of Sulfur
Recovery of Elements from Slag
Temperature
Other Probes
Chemistry Control
Ladles
AOD Refining
Vacuum Processing
Energy Conservation
References for Figures

Chapter 15 – Finishing, Heat Treatment and Inspection
Introduction
Shakeout
Abrasive Blast Cleaning
Removal of Risers, Gates and Metal Padding
Welding
Heat Treatment
Straightening
Machining
Dimensional Layout
Mill-and-Scribe Qualification
Non-Destructive Testing

Chapter 16 – Process Capability and Tolerances
Introduction
Measurement Accuracy and Precision
Variation of Process Characteristics
Process Capability
Process Performance
Tolerance Specification
Data Sources
References

Chapter 17 – Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Process and Product Quality Control
Process Control
Product Quality Control
Quality Assurance Programs

Part 5a – Material Selection – Mechanical and Chemical Properties
Chapter 18 – Carbon and Low Alloy Steels for Pressure Containing and Structural Parts
Introduction
Metallurgical Characteristics of Structural Carbon and Low Alloy Cast Steels
ASTM Product Specifications
References

Chapter 19 – Wear-Resistant Steels
Introduction and Definitions
Materials Used for Wear Resistance
Screening Tests for Wear Resistance
Correlation of Screening Tests with Full Scale Applications
Practical Application of Wear-Resistant Principles
References

Chapter 20 – Corrosion-Resistant High Alloy Steels
Definitions and Alloy Designations
Stainless Steel Grades
Room-Temperature Properties
Elevated-Temperature Properties
Corrosion Resistance
Cast Corrosion-Resistant Alloys—General Corrosion Resistance
References

Chapter 21 – Nickel-Base Castings
Introduction
Alloy Compositions
Heat Treatment
Mechanical Properties
Applications

Chapter 22 – Heat-Resistant High Alloy Steels
Definitions and Alloy Classification
Alloy Selection
Mechanical Properties
Hot Gas Corrosion
Applications of Cast Heat-Resistant Alloys
References

Chapter 23 – Low-Temperature and Cryogenic Steels
Introduction
Definitions and Alloy Classifications
Ambient and Low-Temperature Properties
References

Part 5b – Material Selection – Processing Properties
Chapter 24 – Hardenability and Heat Treatment
Introduction
Carbon and Low Alloy Steels
High Strength Low Alloy Steels
Austenitic Manganese Steels
Martensitic Stainless Steels
Austenitic Stainless Steels
Precipitation Hardening Steels
Quench Hardening of Carbon Steel
References

Chapter 25 – Weldability and Welding
Introduction
Weldability of Cast Steels
Weld Overlay and Facing
Cast-Weld Construction
Welding Processes
Plasma Arc Cutting and Plasma Arc Welding, PAC and PAW
Process and Equipment Summary
Specifications and Standards
References

Chapter 26 – Machinability
Definitions and Criteria
Factors of Machinability
Machining of Steel Castings
Summary of Machining Factors
Machining Practices
References

Part 5c – Material Selection – Physical Properties
Chapter 27 – Physical Properties
Density
Modulus of Elasticity
Poisson’s Ratio
Shear Modulus
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat
Thermal Diffusivity
Electrical Resistivity
Magnetic Properties
References

Appendix
Overview
References

Glossary of – Foundry Terms

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