scope:

This book provides information on all major families of copper-base alloys, with extensive chapters on melting and melt control, gating, risering, pouring, molding and coring, and practical quality control techniques. The 2nd edition features an up-to-date chapter on health, safety and environmental control. The chapter on casting processes and materials has been rewritten to encompass current trends in sand casting, chemical bonding systems, diecasting, permanent molding, continuous casting, investment casting, ceramic molding, and centrifugal casting. Hardcover, 8½ x 11, 400 pages.