This section is from the book "Applied Science For Metal Workers", by William H. Dooley. Also available from Amazon: Applied Science For Metal Workers.
The weight of a casting may be approximately estimated from the weight of the pattern, as shown in the table below. In all cases where there are core prints or batteries to sustain the pattern, or other parts which are on the pattern but not on the casting, their weight must be estimated and deducted from the weight of the pattern.
Weight of Castings Cast in a 1-lb. Pattern
1-lb. Pattern | Cast Iron | Zinc | Copper | ||
in lbs. | in lbs. | in lbs. | in lbs. | in lbs. | |
Mahogany, Nassau | 10.7 | 10.4 | 12.8 | 12.2 | 12.5 |
Honduras | 12.9 | 12.7 | 15.3 | 14.6 | 15. |
" Spanish | 8.5 | 8.2 | 10.1 | 9.7 | 9.9 |
Pine, Red | 12.5 | 12.1 | 14.9 | 14.2 | 14.6 |
" White | 16.7 | 16.1 | 19.8 | 19. | 19.5 |
" Yellow | 14.1 | 13.6 | 16.7 | 16. | 16.5 |
 
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