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Document ID (ISN)19977
CIS number 72-2340
ISSN - Serial title 0037-6825 - Slévárenství
Year 1971
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Rous J.
Title Lightening workload and improving working environment in a steel foundry fettling shop
Original title Možnosti snížení pracnosti a zlepšení pracovního prostředí v čistírnach ocelových odlitků [in Czech]
Bibliographic information 1971, Vol.19, No.10, p.394-398. 12 ref.
Abstract Fettling techniques are reviewed: mechanical procedures are arduous, imperfect and give off dust containing free silica. Chemical fettling using sodium hydroxyde has been tested and was safe and extremely effective, to reduce physical workload and to improve the work environment. It is recommended for castings under 4t.
Descriptors (primary) dust control; abrasive blasting; foundries; cleaning of castings
Descriptors (secondary) sodium hydroxide; sandblasting; description of technique
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Metal production and metalworking
Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations