An investigation into the effect of the application of sub sonic vibrations during the period of solidification of castings with particular reference to a material for gas turbine blades

Hinchcliff, S.2013-04-162013-04-161955-04http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/7878The report considers the theoretical relations between microstructures of castings and their mechanical properties and the effects and advantages of vibration during solidification; the design of a melting furnace and a mechanical vibrator to be used together, and the use of sillimanite bonded with Ethyl Silicate as a material for moulds to withstand vibration.enAn investigation into the effect of the application of sub sonic vibrations during the period of solidification of castings with particular reference to a material for gas turbine blades - 'H.R. Crown Max'Report