Based on three years of anthropological fieldwork in the Indian state of Rajasthan,Casting Kings explores the manner in which semi-nomadic performers known as Bhats understand, and also subvert, caste
Small Animal Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting Techniques is a well-illustrated how-to manual covering common bandaging methods used to support and manage both soft tissue and orthopedic conditions in
Describes the sand foundry, the characteristics of molding sand, the types of mold and pattern making equipment, and the various sand casting procedures for forming metals
This collection presents papers on the science, engineering, and technology of shape castings, with contributions from researchers worldwide. Among the topics that are addressed are structure-pr
This collection presents papers on the science, engineering, and technology of shape castings, with contributions from researchers worldwide. Among the topics that are addressed are structure-propert
In a career spanning almost six decades, Prof. John T. Berry has made significant contributions towards building our understanding of solidification and process-structure-property relationships in sha
Focusing on the theory and techniques of digital design and manufacturing for turbine blade investment casting, this book systematically summarizes the advances in applications in this field. It descr
For potters, mold making is invaluable because it allows them to slip-cast identical multiples of their work—and this newly revised, now in color edition of Andrew Martin’s classic is the
This book provides an international update on the research and development that has taken place in the design and production of high quality castings. It includes comprehensive coverage of high qualit
This book is a practical guide to preparing ceramic sculpture for casting in bronze. It covers the casting process as a whole, including needed tools and materials and information about dealing with f
Outlines the basic techniques of lost-wax casting and describes the equipment needed to carry out the process successfully. Explains how the equipment can be made, using local labor and natural resour
