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Metal Casting

Metal Casting

AQL Acceptable Quality Level. A quality level established on a prearranged system of inspection using samples selected at random. As-cast condition Casting without subsequent heat treatment. Backing sand The bulk of the sand in the flask. The sand compacted on top of...

Cast Copper Alloys

A Primer on Selecting Cast Copper Alloys Traditionally, cast copper alloys were classified by a variety of systems including the ASTM letter-number designation based on nominal composition, by trade names, and by descriptive terms such as “ounce metal,”...
Aluminium Casting

Aluminium Casting

A Basic Guide to Choosing Aluminum Casting Alloys Part 2 Alloys 319.0, A319.0, B319.0 & 320.0 Alloys 319.0 and A319.0 exhibit very good castability, weldability, pressure tightness and moderate strength. They are very stable alloys (i.e., their good casting and...