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NHIG – An Introduction to the History, Manufacture & Repair of Cast Iron

21 June 2019 - 09:30 - 16:30

£85

Pigs, Puddlers & Patterns: An Introduction to the History, Manufacture & Repair of Cast Iron

This seminar – held at the heart of the Early Industrial Revolution – will explore various aspects of the making, forming and repair of cast iron, focusing on:

  • History of iron-making: how pig iron becomes ‘wrought’ or ‘cast’; different types of furnaces; technical progression
  • Pattern Making: types of patterns and how they work; things to think about when designing/specifying
  • Products: overview of Coalbrookdale castings, from kitchenware to industrial applications
  • Repair of cast iron: different techniques & problem solving

The day will include a bespoke tour of the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron.

Venue

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Coach Road
Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DQ United Kingdom
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