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Fluidity Test

A test method for fluidity using a spiral mold. The fluidity index
is the length of the solidified metal in the spiral passage. The
greater the length of the solidified metal, the greater is its
fluidity.
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Shrinkage

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Solidification Contraction or Expansion

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Basic Types of Cast Structures

Figure: Schematic illustration of three basic types of cast structures: (a)

columnar dendritic; (b) equizxed dendritic; and (c) equiaxed nondendritic.
Source: Courtesy of D. Apelian

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Chill, columnar and equi-axial grains

Sketch of solidified grain structure of an alloy: (a) chill crystals;

(b) columnar grains; and (c) region of coarse equiaxed grains in
centre.
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Furnace
1. Electric arc furnace

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Furnace (contd)
2. Oxygen Lance Furnace

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Furnace (contd)
3. Induction Furnace

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Furnace (contd)
4. Electric Furnace

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