Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Frankhouser, W. L..
Report on the state of the art in cast-iron processing identifies possible improvements that might result from processing in absence of gravity. Report suggests areas in which the knowledge of gravitational effects could eventually lead to practical improvements in material performance.
Potential applications of a low gravity environment of interest to the commercial producers of cast iron were assessed to determine whether low gravity conditions offer potential opportunities to producers for improving cast iron properties and expanding the use of cast irons. The assessment is limited to the gray and nodular types of iron, however, the findings are applicable to all cast irons. The potential advantages accrued through low gravity experiments with cast irons are described.