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Term in Continous Casting?

Ivan Irons — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:32:15 +0000

Doug Means asked: When Contious Casting of steel (and probably other metals) you are interested in increasing the speed of the casting. When doing that too much, the firm shell of the steel flow becomes to thin to withstand the pressure from the still liquid core and the slab/pre-slab start to bulge. What is the [...]

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What products can be produced using Centrifugal technology in non-ferrous metals?

Ivan Irons — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:45:48 +0000

Neel asked: What products can be produced using Centrifugal technology in non-ferrous metals? Which industry uses these type of products? One eg. of non ferrous centrifugal casting parts is liners, bearing parts, bushes, etc.. which industry this is helpful.Learn Metal Casting What products can be produced using Centrifugal technology in non-ferrous metals? is a post [...]

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pressing a small cylinder out of copper?

Ivan Irons — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:00:16 +0000

sweety_atspacecase0 asked: I want to press a small cylinder out of copper as in make my own .22LR shell casing. so, I realize that there is no economical reason to do this. I have read that it is a series of progressive dies, but what do they look like ? how far can you take [...]

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How should I cool a cast metal component if surface finish is my only priority?

Ivan Irons — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:39:14 +0000

kevinthenerd asked: Assume a perfectly smooth mold. Post processing is not a viable option, and surface finish is the ONLY requirement. Air cooling has already been shown to be insufficient. I can cool it as quickly or as slowly as necessary. I can use anything as fast as boiling heat transfer or as slow as [...]

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Hot tears in castings result from:?

Ivan Irons — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:36:04 +0000

Ken P asked: A. a mold damaged by excessive heat B. an unequal cooling rate of molten metal C. a slow cooling of the liquid metal D. an incompatibale alloy mixture of casting metalMetal Casting DIY Hot tears in castings result from:? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Hot tears in castings result from:? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Metal Pouring/Casting?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:05:08 +0000

Syra asked: How does one go about fixing a broken mold and/or pouring a mold? What safety measures should be considered? What should be done with a mold before you fill it with Zinc to ensure it doesn’t break? Please keep in mind that I am an accountant, so I don’t know some technical terms.Metal [...]

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foundrymen, how do I make a home made induction furnace?

Ivan Irons — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:33:50 +0000

holley_heffernan asked: I have been working with metal all my life it seems and I want to start making my own casts? does anyone work at a foundry anymore these days or is it all done offshore? also how did you get a job at a foundry if there is anymore left in north americaMetal [...]

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metal casting?

Ivan Irons — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:10:22 +0000

yaowie asked: what is needed to produce a pattern for metal casting? a life size bronze statueIron Metal Casting metal casting? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

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What is a 0% forging?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:38:49 +0000

SmIleY BeN asked: Hey, I read it someone and I didn’t understand what it meant… Metal work if that helps but I think it is actually casting than a forging but I cannot be sure… Any info would help greatly. Cheers BenMetal Casting Information What is a 0% forging? is a post from: Metal Casting [...]

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what is ingot casting and how is it used?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:32:29 +0000

odwadikwayo asked: this process is used in metal making in the manufacturing industry.DIY Metal Casting what is ingot casting and how is it used? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

what is ingot casting and how is it used? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

foundrymen, how do I make a home made induction furnace?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:16:04 +0000

foundrymen, how do I make a home made induction furnace? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Provision is made for cavities in metal castings by:?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 02:28:27 +0000

Ken P asked: A. the use of wooden insert blocks B. using the centrifugal casting process C. using the shell mold process D. the use of sand coresMetal Casting DIY Provision is made for cavities in metal castings by:? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Provision is made for cavities in metal castings by:? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

what is the strongest iron strongest alloy?

Ivan Irons — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:08:23 +0000

lol wut asked: if you wanted to manufacture cast metal tools with the highest strength and heat/corrosion resistance, what metal or alloy would you use?Backyard Metal Casting what is the strongest iron strongest alloy? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

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What is a 0% forging?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:22:35 +0000

SmIleY BeN asked: Hey, I read it someone and I didn’t understand what it meant… Metal work if that helps but I think it is actually casting than a forging but I cannot be sure… Any info would help greatly. Cheers BenMetal Casting Blog What is a 0% forging? is a post from: Metal Casting [...]

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Is \”casted\” a word? (sort of a engineering question hehe)?

Ivan Irons — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:05:45 +0000

Yoho asked: I’m going to turn in a paper and used “casted” a few times my spell check is going nuts over it. Is casted pt. for cast dealing with metals a word?Casting Furnace Is \”casted\” a word? (sort of a engineering question hehe)? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Is \”casted\” a word? (sort of a engineering question hehe)? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Difference Between Forging and Casting?

Ivan Irons — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:43:50 +0000

Sloth asked: I know casting is pouring molten metal into a cast and allowing it to cool. From what I gather most forged parts are made from ingots that are heated close to melting and then formed with presses and similar tools. The ingots are made from motlen metal are they not? What process do [...]

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what types of metals are used in die-casting?

Ivan Irons — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:26:52 +0000

? asked: 1. can you give me to examples and products from this process? 2. what are principles of the foring process?Bronze Metal Casting what types of metals are used in die-casting? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

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Which is better: Casting versus stamping a sheet-metal frying pan?

Ivan Irons — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:46:59 +0000

darknhansom86 asked: Dealing with manufacturingIron Metal Casting Which is better: Casting versus stamping a sheet-metal frying pan? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Which is better: Casting versus stamping a sheet-metal frying pan? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

I need step-by-step instructions for how to cast metal?

Ivan Irons — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:21:49 +0000

~Maggie~ asked: I am pretty sure that you pour hot liquid metal into a mold. But I am not positive, and I would really like to know how, it’s for a science fair project.Learn Metal Casting I need step-by-step instructions for how to cast metal? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

I need step-by-step instructions for how to cast metal? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Hot tears in castings result from:?

Ivan Irons — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:26:19 +0000

Ken P asked: A. a mold damaged by excessive heat B. an unequal cooling rate of molten metal C. a slow cooling of the liquid metal D. an incompatibale alloy mixture of casting metalBrass Metal Casting Hot tears in castings result from:? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

Hot tears in castings result from:? is a post from: Metal Casting Zone Info Blog

What is a 0% forging?

Ivan Irons — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:36:43 +0000

SmIleY BeN asked: Hey, I read it someone and I didn’t understand what it meant… Metal work if that helps but I think it is actually casting than a forging but I cannot be sure… Any info would help greatly. Cheers BenMetal Casting Basics What is a 0% forging? is a post from: Metal Casting [...]

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