Manufacturing: Mathematical Models, Problems, and Solutions

Content: Cover
 Half Title
 Title Page
 Copyright Page
 Contents
 List of Figures
 List of Tables
 Preface
 Acknowledgments
 Author
 Section I: Basic Concepts and Manufacturing Processes
 1. Introduction
 1.1 Manufacturing Process Model
 1.2 Manufacturing Processes and Technologies
 1.2.1 Basic Manufacturing Processes
 1.2.2 Nontraditional Machining Processes
 1.2.3 Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
 1.3 Importance of Mathematical Modeling in Manufacturing
 Questions
 References
 2. Metal Casting I-Casting Fundamentals
 2.1 Melting of Metals in Foundry
 2.2 Solidification of Metal 2.3 Metal Casting Processes2.3.1 Expendable Mold Casting Processes
 2.3.1.1 Sand Casting
 2.3.1.2 Shell Mold Casting
 2.3.1.3 Lost Foam Casting
 2.3.1.4 Investment Casting
 2.3.2 Permanent Mold Casting Processes
 2.3.2.1 Gravity Die Casting
 2.3.2.2 Low-Pressure Permanent Mold Casting
 2.3.2.3 Die Casting
 2.3.2.4 Centrifugal Casting
 2.4 Problems and Solutions-Examples in Metal Casting
 Example 2.1: Computing Heat Energy Required to Heat a Metal to Pouring Temperature
 Example 2.2: Calculating Solidification Time for a Casting
 Example 2.3: Calculating the Mold Constant Example 2.4: Calculating the Solidification Time for Two Different CastingsExample 2.5: Calculating the Solidification Time for a Spherical Metal Casting
 Example 2.6: Calculating the Metallostatic Force and the Required Weight for a Sand Mold
 Example 2.7: Calculating the Buoyancy Force on the Core When the Core Volume Is Given
 Example 2.8: Calculating the Weight Needed to Support the Core against Buoyancy Force
 Example 2.9: Calculating Mass of the Casting Made by Sand-Casting Using a Core
 Example 2.10: Calculating the Mass of Metal to be Poured for True Centrifugal Casting Example 2.11: Determining the Rotational Speed of Mold in Centrifugal CastingExample 2.12: Calculating the Centrifugal Force in Centrifugal Casting
 Questions and Problems
 References
 3. Metal Casting II-Casting Design
 3.1 Casting Defects
 3.1.1 Visible Casting Defects
 3.1.2 Surface Defects
 3.1.3 Internal Casting Defects
 3.2 Pattern Design
 3.2.1 Pattern and Pattern Design Considerations
 3.2.2 Mathematical Modeling of Pattern Design/Allowances
 3.3 Design of Gating System-Sprue Design
 3.3.1 Sprue Design Rules
 3.3.2 Mathematical Modeling of the Sprue Design 3.4 Design of Gating System-Riser Design3.5 Sand Mold Design
 3.6 Mathematical Modeling in Die Casting Design
 3.7 Problems and Solutions-Examples in Casting Design
 Example 3.1: Pattern Design for Metallic Gear
 Example 3.2: Pattern Design for an Aluminum Casting
 Example 3.3: Estimating Molten Metal Velocity and Viscosity for Downsprue Design
 Example 3.4: Computing Volume Flow Rate for Downsprue and Pouring Basin Designs
 Example 3.5: Designing a Downsprue by Specifying Its Diameter
 Example 3.6: Computing Time to Fill a Mold Cavity for Downsprue Design