Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

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ISBN 13: 978-1-11832-457-8

Chapter 11 - Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys - Questions and Problems - Page 463: 11.15

Answer

The four situations in which casting is the preferred fabrication technique are: 1. For large pieces and/or complicated shapes. 2. When mechanical strength is not an important consideration. 3. For alloys having low ductilities. 4. When it is the most economical fabrication technique.

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The four situations in which casting is the preferred fabrication technique are: 1. For large pieces and/or complicated shapes. 2. When mechanical strength is not an important consideration. 3. For alloys having low ductilities. 4. When it is the most economical fabrication technique.
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