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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