A basic understanding of the principles of chemistry and physics are required of anyone desiring to improve their knowledge of the casting process. One does not need a 4-year college degree in metallurgy to grasp a basic feel for the nature of the process and how to control it.

This paper provides a very general but broad reading in the principles of metallurgy. Especially critical are areas relating to the solidification process, alloying elements and gases in metals.

Author: Paul Finelt