On completion of this tutorial you should:
- Understand the meaning of the Biot number, how it affects the temperature profile in a casting, and the resulting microstructure.
- Be able to explain the formation of the microstructure observed in a cast ingot.
- Be familiar with some common methods of casting, their advantages and disadvantages, and be able to choose a suitable process for manufacturing a variety of metallic components.
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