Andreyev V.V. Mechanical Characteristics of Nodular Iron in Critical Large-Tonnage Castings
Presented are the results of investigating mechanical properties of nodular iron in large-tonnage castings. It is shown that the mechanical properties of high-strength irons directly in the body of housing castings differ insignificantly, and depend mainly on the mass and wall thickness of the casting, and the location where test specimens are cut out.
Key words: Nodular iron, large-tonnage castings, container body, cast-on sample, specimen.

Desnitsky V.V., Matveyev I.A., Desnitskaya L.V. Analysis of Exhausting the Carrying Capability of Loaded Steel Castings
Failure of steel castings under loading is considered not as one-time critical event, but as a temporal process of gradual growth of fatigue cracks. The process is determined by the criterion of breaking resistance, whose distribution can be quantitatively determined through the relationship between that criterion and local solidification gradient.
Key words: Fatigue cracks, mechanical properties, porosity, breaking resistance criterion.

Sergiyenko O.S. Possibilities of Eliminating Internal Defects in Ti Alloy Castings by Hot Isostatic Pressing
The influence of pore size and distance from the casting surface on resulting surface cavities is studied. Attained functional connections are described for VT5L alloy samples. The least significant geometrical disturbance of casting surface is achieved at maximum pore depth and minimum diameter.
Keywords: Titanium alloy, hot isostatic pressing, pore, cavity, microstructure.

Mezentseva A.I., Ganeyev A.A., Nikitin V.I. Choice of Alloying Elements in Designing High-Temperature Aluminum Piston Alloys
Theoretical bases of the automated designing heat-resistant aluminium piston alloys on the basis of the data of a passive experiment. Offered for passive holding of the experiment and for the mathematical simulation of the creation of a database of heat-resistant aluminum alloys. Discusses the influence of alloying elements on the properties (resistance) of aluminium alloys.
Key words: Aluminium piston alloys, design, database, resistance.

Popov A., Yanakiyev S. Experience of Modernization of the Bulgarian “Progress” Iron Foundry
The article shows an effective example of foundry production management at Progres plant in Bulgaria, where the most advanced technologies of molding and core making are successfully used.
Key words: Foundry modernization, ColdBox-Amin process, flaskless FBO molds.

Yevlampiyev A.A., Chernyshov Y.A., Mikhailov S.V., Korolyov A.V. Enhancing the Efficiency of Gating Systems in Making Iron and Steel Castings
The article discusses possible variants of gating systems for steel and iron castings using centrifugal slag traps. Their operation is analyzed, and recommendations on their application are given.
Key words: Gating system, centrifugal slag trap, feeding boss, riser, filter element, erosion resistance, nonmetallic inclusions, defect, mold.

Dyachkov V.N., Paramonov A.M., Nikitin K.V. Influence of Technological Factors on the Quality of Steel Investment Castings
Presented are the results of investigations into the influence of charge composition, and refractory mold material on the quality of “shaft” casting from 40ХЛ steel. Using the computer-aided casting process simulation system LVMFlow, a correction of the gatingand-feeding system was carried out, which allowed to substantially reduce shrinkingrelated defects.
Key words: Grade 40ХЛ steel, investment casting, crystalline and fused quartz, mechanical properties, shrinkage defects.

Kolyadov E.V., Gerasimov V.V., Visik E.M. Effect of axial and radial temperature gradients at the solidification front and their relation to the macro-and microstructure of nickel superalloy ZHS32
The article describes the basic parameters of directional solidification, which affect the formed structure, dispersion phase components. Ways of improving the quality of the structure by increasing the cross section castings.
Key words: Superalloys, directionally solidified, units for single crystal casting, temperature gradient.

Anderson V.A., Kotovich A.V. Experience of Mastering Innovation Technologies and Equipment
The article is dedicated to analyzing promising technologies: expanded pattern casting, vacuum-film molding, cold-hardening sand molding that ensure high quality of castings. PAO «KAMET» recommends choosing the technology and required equipment proceeding from the planned nomenclature of castings, by comparing said technologies in terms of adaptability to manufacture and cost efficiency.
Key words: Expanded pattern casting, vacuum-film molding, polystyrene foam, copolymer.

Selesnev V.A. Manufacturing the master model for sand casting
Considered innovative technologies to create a master model in Metallurgy. The technology provides for the creation of 3D computer models for future castings, through integrated design and technology systems during the design and master models get plastic prototyping method for 3D printer for subsequent molding into sand molds.
Keywords: Metal production, casting into molds, master models, computer 3D-models, prototyping.

Andreyev V.V. Mechanical Characteristics of Nodular Iron in Critical Large-Tonnage Castings

Desnitsky V.V., Matveyev I.A., Desnitskaya L.V. Analysis of Exhausting the Carrying Capability of Loaded Steel Castings

Sergiyenko O.S. Possibilities of Eliminating Internal Defects in Ti Alloy Castings by Hot Isostatic Pressing

Mezentseva A.I., Ganeyev A.A., Nikitin V.I. Choice of Alloying Elements in Designing High-Temperature Aluminum Piston Alloys

Popov A., Yanakiyev S. Experience of Modernization of the Bulgarian “Progress” Iron Foundry

Yevlampiyev A.A., Chernyshov Y.A., Mikhailov S.V., Korolyov A.V. Enhancing the Efficiency of Gating Systems in Making Iron and Steel Castings

Dyachkov V.N., Paramonov A.M., Nikitin K.V. Influence of Technological Factors on the Quality of Steel Investment Castings

Kolyadov E.V., Gerasimov V.V., Visik E.M. Effect of axial and radial temperature gradients at the solidification front and their relation to the macro-and microstructure of nickel superalloy ZHS32

Anderson V.A., Kotovich A.V. Experience of Mastering Innovation Technologies and Equipment

Selesnev V.A. Manufacturing the master model for sand casting