ABSTRACT
The die casting process is initiated and depends upon a proper and adequate supply of casting alloy that meets specific requirements. The metal must have the correct chemical composition and be physically clean. Metal handling is the procedure of converting casting alloys from solid to liquid and back again in addition to moving metal between melting and casting stations. Furnaces are used to melt and hold the metal when it is in the liquid state. Therefore, much of this chapter covers the many facets of furnace design, construction, and operation.
