Salient Features This edition is intended for the undergraduate students of production, metallurgical, mechanical engineering, and has been revised keeping in mind the technological developments in this field. Inclusion of new topics, enhanced pedagogy and lucid language make this a complete book on the subject.  New sections on o o Mouldability test o o Sand reclamation o o Ceramic-shell investment casting o o Surface-finish evaluation of castings o o Use of robots for material handling in foundries  Case studies on Computer Aided Casting  More than 175 chapter-end problems;