A Textbook Of Elementary Foundry Practice (1910)

By William Allyn Richards

Book Overview

""A Textbook of Elementary Foundry Practice"" is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of foundry work, originally published in 1910. Written by William Allyn Richards, a professor of metallurgy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, this book covers all aspects of foundry practice, from the selection and preparation of materials to the casting and finishing of metal parts. The text is divided into chapters that cover topics such as sand molding, core making, melting and pouring, and finishing and cleaning. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the various processes and techniques involved in foundry work. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art and science of metal casting, whether they are students, hobbyists, or professionals in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436754585
• ISBN13: 9781436754583
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"