Document ID (ISN) | 19977 |
CIS number |
72-2340 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0037-6825 - Slévárenství |
Year |
1971 |
Convention or series no. |
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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
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations
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