Session Type

PRESENTATION/PANEL/DISCUSSION

Location

Upton 230

Start Date

16-11-2012 10:45 AM

End Date

16-11-2012 11:45 AM

Description

This panel will consider old and new technologies, materials and processes of iron casting, mold making and foundry practice in the light of contemporary attitudes on environmental impacts. Are some of the old methods and practices of iron casting more environmentally “green” than contemporary practice?

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Nov 16th, 10:45 AM Nov 16th, 11:45 AM

The Old is Made New

Upton 230

This panel will consider old and new technologies, materials and processes of iron casting, mold making and foundry practice in the light of contemporary attitudes on environmental impacts. Are some of the old methods and practices of iron casting more environmentally “green” than contemporary practice?