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The pouring of metals under gravity is generally an extremely damaging process, creating defects in the casting which limit properties and performance, but the damage can be limited to some extent by extreme care. In contrast, counter-gravity casting has the potential to fill moulds without the production of any defects. Historic problems which have impaired success are analysed and solutions presented. Counter-gravity is recommended as the process for the future.
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Campbell, J. (2015). Counter Gravity Casting. In: Nastac, L., et al. Advances in the Science and Engineering of Casting Solidification. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48117-3_42
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