Aluminum casting applications -- Engineering component configuration -- Casting process options -- Overview of casting processes -- Alloys and heat treatment choices -- Engineering die castings -- Engineering of gravity permanent mold castings -- Engineering of low-pressure permanent mold castings -- Process selection guidelines -- Product launch process
Summary
This practical guide to product and process engineering of various aluminum castings emphasizes process and material characteristics; product-process-alloy integration; manufacturing aspects of aluminum casting; product design features; tooling design, feeding and gating design; product quality needs and specifications; product launches; and successful conversions of aluminum from steel and iron
