This edition is intended for the students of productions, metallurgical, mechanical engineering, and has been revised keeping in mind the technology developments in this field. Inclusion of new topics, enhanced pedagogy and lucid language make this a complete book on the subject.

Salient Features 

• New sections on

1. Mouldability test
2. Sand reclamation
3. Ceramic-shell investment casting
4. Surface-finish evaluation of castings
5. Use of robots for materials handling in foundries

• Case studies on computer Aided Casting
• More than 175 chapter-end problems