Cast in the Right Mould

Synopsis

An introduction to the use of materials in the manufacture of a complex product. Explores forging, casting, shell moulding, and the Low Pressure System (LPS), an innovative process used in the casting of all-aluminium cylinder blocks. The nature of the casting and forging is examined. In particular, one sequence examines the manufacture of crankshafts using shell moulding, which involves pouring molten metal into a resin-moulded sand mould. LPS is also shown.

Series

From Design to Manufacture / Cast in the Right Mould

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1990

Availability

Sale

Notes

Available only as a component of FROM DESIGN TO MANUFACTURE / CAST IN THE RIGHT MOULD T355/VC01/02.

Subjects

Engineering

Keywords

casting processes; forging; low-pressure system; materials science; moulding

Credits

Producer

Ted Smith

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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