Pattern Making And Foundry Practice (1905)

By Louis Henry Byington Hand

Book Overview

Pattern Making and Foundry Practice is a comprehensive guidebook written by Louis Henry Hand and published in 1905. The book covers the process of pattern making and foundry practice, providing detailed instructions and illustrations for creating patterns and casting metal.The first part of the book focuses on pattern making, including the selection of materials, tools, and techniques for creating patterns. Hand covers the different types of patterns, such as solid, split, and skeleton patterns, and provides step-by-step instructions for making each type.The second part of the book covers foundry practice, including the preparation of sand molds, melting and pouring metal, and finishing the castings. Hand explains the different types of furnaces and crucibles used in foundries, as well as the various alloys and metals that can be cast.The book also includes chapters on molding machines, core making, and the repair and maintenance of patterns and foundry equipment. Overall, Pattern Making and Foundry Practice is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and science of metal casting.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: 1120671701
• ISBN13: 9781120671707
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"