| Document ID (ISN) | 19993 |
| 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 čistírnách ocelovích odlitků [in Czech] |
| Bibliographic information |
1971, Vol.19, No.10, p.394-398. 12 ref. |
| Abstract |
Fettling techniques are reviewed: medical procedures are arduous, imperfect and give off dust containing free silica. Chemical fettling using sodium hydroxide has been tested and was found to be 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; foundries; respirable dust; cleaning of castings |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
pickling; description of technique |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
Metal production and metalworking
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations
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