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Investment Casting of Superalloys: Ceramic Shells, Directional Solidification, and Casting Defects

Technical guide to investment casting of nickel superalloys. Covers wax injection, ceramic shell building, directional solidification (DS) and single crystal (SX) casting, grain selector, and common defect types.

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Manufacturing Metallurgy

Metal Casting Processes: Sand, Investment, Die Casting Compared

Comprehensive comparison of metal casting processes — sand casting, investment casting, die casting, and centrifugal casting. Covers tolerances, surface finish, defects, design rules, and material suitability.