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Gravity Diecasting

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Castings

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There are three methods of diecasting — gravity, low pressure and high pressure. This chapter will discuss the general principles, mould materials and alloys associated with gravity diecasting — often referred to as the ‘permanent mould’ method.

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John D. Beadle

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© 1971 Macmillan Publishers Limited

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Braine, G.F. (1971). Gravity Diecasting. In: Beadle, J.D. (eds) Castings. Production Engineering Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-01179-7_10

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-01179-7_10

  • Publisher Name: Palgrave, London

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