4th International Conference ArtCast 2008 - Casting, from Rigor of Technique to Art
University Dunarea de Jos of Galati, Faculty of Metallurgy and Materials Science
Galati, Romania, 9-10 May 2008

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76 Titles & Authors:

    Current Stage and the Views of the World Foundry Industry
    Iulian Riposan, President of Romanian Foundry Technical Association


    Section I

  1. Some Aspects Regarding the Ancient Technology of Metals in the Biblical World of the Old Testament
    Strul Moisa, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel

  2. The Coin Along History
    Ana Doniga, Elisabeta Vasilescu, Gheorghe Croitoru, Marian Neacsu, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati

  3. The Aesthetic and the Value of the Moulded Decorative Objects
    Diana Tutuianu, Ioan Ciobanu, "Transilvania" University of Brasov, Faculty of Material Science and Engineering

  4. Decorative Composite Layers
    Olga Mitoseriu, Elena Drugescu, Florentina Potecasu, Maria Vlad, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati

  5. The Conservability of Old Wood at the Contact with Metallic Structural Components from Artifacts
    Ion Sandu1, Viorica Vasilache2, Mikiko Hayashi3, Narcisa Vranceanu1, Adelina Ciocan1, Andrei-Victor Sandu2
    1"Al.I.Cuza" University of Iasi, Arheoinvest Platform, Laboratory of Scientific Investigation and Cultural Heritage Conservation, 2Romanian Inventors Forum, RDI Department, 3Ochanomizu University Tokyo

  6. A Few Aspects About the Craftsmanship and the Artistic Refinement of the Art Objects Moulded in Bronze
    Diana Tutuianu, Ioan Ciobanu, "Transilvania" University of Brasov, Faculty of Material Science and Engineering

  7. The Role of Primary Patina in the Evolution of Degradation Processes of Old Bronzes
    Ion Sandu1, Marta Quaranta2, Ioan Gabriel Sandu3, Costica bejinariu3, Andrei Victor Sandu4
    1"Al.I.Cuza" University of Iasi, Arheoinvest Platform, Laboratory of Scientific Investigation and Cultural Heritage Conservation, 2Universita degli Studi di Bologna, 3"Gh.Asachi" Technical University of Iasi, 4Romanian Inventors Forum, RDI Department

  8. Analogies, Differences and Interferences Between the Moulded Metal and Glass, Wood and Pottery
    Diana Tutuianu, Ioan Ciobanu, "Transilvania" University of Brasov, Faculty of Material Science and Engineering

  9. Comparison between Iron and Copper-Tin Japanese Buddhist Bell Based on Acoustic Characteristics
    Mikiko Hayashi1, Adelina Ciocan2
    1"Ochanomizu" University of Tokyo, Japan, 2"Al.I. Cuza" University of Iasi, Romania

  10. Materials and Forms of the Sculptures in the World
    Beatrice Tudor, Anisoara Coican, Anca Cristea

  11. Art Castings Production in Sand-Bentonite Moulds Using Lost-Wax process
    Nikolai Atanasov, Radko Radev, Technical University of Varna, Bulgaria

  12. Dimensional Design of the Bell With Respect to Acoustic Vibration Frequency
    Carmen Nejneru, Irina Surdu, Mihai Ciocan, Ion Hopulele, "Gh. Asachi" Technical University of Iasi,
    Faculty of Material Science and Engineering

  13. New Techniques for Art Conservation
    Petrica Hagioglu, Constantin Gheorghies, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati

  14. History of Cannon Manufacture - Technology and Art
    Gheorghe Croitoru, Ana Doniga, Elisabeta Vasilescu, Marian Neacsu, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati

  15. Art of Churches' Bells Casting in Medieval Brasov
    Viorel Ene, Tibor Bedo, Maria Stoicanescu, Marius Dan Benta, "Transilvania" University of Brasov

  16. Moulding Mixture Used for Casting Art Parts
    Florin Diaconescu, Ioan Carcea, "Gh. Asachi" Technical University of Iasi

  17. Art Pieces Casting from Brass, Destined to Artificial Local Lightening, Used in Orthodox Cult
    Ioan Carcea1, Florin Diaconescu1, Cristian Diaconescu2
    1Technical University "Gh. Asachi" Jassy, Science and Material Engineering Faculty, 2Technical College "Gh. Asachi" Iasi

  18. Improvement on Cast-irons Corrosion Properties for Decorations through Metallic Coatings
    Carmen Nejneru, Manuela Perju, Andrei Sandu, Mihai Axinte, Gina Ungureanu

  19. Some Aspects Concerning the Plaster Moulds Used in Art Casting
    Tibor Bedo, Viorel Ene, "Transilvania" University of Brasov, Faculty of Material Science and Engineering

  20. Obtaining Sculptural Textured Surfaces on Polystyrene Models
    Dumitru Radu, Department of Sacred Arts, University of Bucharest

  21. Artifacts Surface Morphology and Comportamental Behaviour at Long Term Exposure
    Luminita Ortansa Constantin1, Mihai Buzatu2, Mariana Zsigmond2, G.V.Ghica2
    1Romanian Culture Ministry, 2University Politehnica Bucharest

  22. The Models of Art Objects Obtained by Stereolithography Process
    Gheorghe Florea, Alexandru Chiriac, Bogdan Florea, O. Pandia, Gheorghe Croitoru

  23. Structural Aspect of Some Brasses for Bells
    Carmen Nejneru, Manuela Perju, Andrei Sandu, Roxana Carabet, Dragos Achitei

  24. Shape Memory Alloys, Contempneous Art Applications, Internal Friction Influence
    Nicanor Cimpoesu, Carmen Nejneru, Dragos Achitei, Mihai Axinte, "Gh. Asachi" Technical University of Iasi,
    Faculty of Material Science and Engineering

  25. The Casting Proceeding of the Art Objects With Models Obtained by Stereo-Lithography Process
    Gheorghe Florea, Alexandru Chiriac, Bogdan Florea, I. Saracin, Gheorghe Croitoru

  26. Studies of Some Laser Cleaning Treatments of Copper and Silver Threads in Museum Textiles
    Narcisa Vrinceanu Vasile Blascu, Ion Sandu, Aurelia Grigoriu

  27. Influence of Internal Friction Evolution in Martensitic-Austenitic Range on Sound Quality
    Nicanor Cimpoeșu, Alexandru Enache, Dragoș Achiței, Ion Hopulele


    Section II

  28. Technological Operations of the Copper Bars Casting
    Elena Pop, Vasile Hotea, Aurica Pop, Romulus Pop, Irina Smical, Juhasz Iozsef

  29. Widmanstetten Structures Formation in Cast Steel Pieces
    Tamara Radu, Lucica Balint

  30. Theoretical Approaches Regarding the Describing of the Thin Layers With Special Proprieties Composed of Chrome Nitrates and Aluminum Nitrates
    Sanda Cretu, Dan-Gelu Galusca, Dragoș-Cristian Achitei

  31. Fluid Dynamic Techniques and Water Physical Model for Slab Continuous Casting Simulation
    Viorel Munteanu1, Alexandru Ivanescu1, Ovidiu Costea2
    1"Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, 2S.C. Industrial Parc S.R.L. Galati

  32. Influence Pressure and Size Particle to Extraction by CO2
    Vladan Micic1, Zika Lepojevic2, Milovan Jotanovic1, Goran Tadic1, Boris Mandic3
    1Faculty of Technology, University of Eastern Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2Faculty of Technology, University of Novi Sad, Serbia, 3Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Serbia

  33. New Methods of Investigation on the Mettallic Ions Sorption Properties by a Bifunctional Chelating Resin
    Rodica Wenkert1, Strul Moisa2
    1"Soroka" University Medical Center, Beer-Sheva, Israel, 2Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel

  34. Metallographic and Electron Microscopy Researches of Steel H12MF (D2 AISI) After Combined Plasma Arc and Surface Deformational Treatment
    Sergey Kirov, Ivan Ivanov, Technical University Varna, Bulgaria

  35. Researches Concerning Cooling Capacity of Heterogeneous Mediums Type Air-fog Used in Heat Treatment of the Cast Pieces with Big Dimensions
    Dan-Gelu Galusca, Carmen Nejneru, Adrian Grecu, Roxana-Gabriela Carabet

  36. Researches Concerning the Properties of the RV52 Steel Plates
    Maria Vlad, Stela Constantinescu, Stefan Balta

  37. Analyzis of Thin Layers Obtained by Electrical Discharge in Impulse on an High Alloyed Tools Steel
    Nectar Mihailescu, Marius Hutanu, Adrian Alexandru, Stelian Chihai

  38. Pouring Protection for Molten Iron with It Ceramic Coatings
    Viorel Dragan, Crina Dragan, Stefan Dragomir

  39. Corrosion Processes on the Connective Surfaces of the Cylindrical Automotive Heads Made of Aluminum Alloys
    Sergey Kirov, Technical University Varna, Bulgaria

  40. Mathematical Modelling of the Refractory Lining Durability of the LD Converter
    Alexandru Ivanescu, Lilica Ivanescu, Viorel Munteanu

  41. Mathematical Modelling With Aid of Computer to Optimizing the Combustible Consumption of Metallurgical Equipments
    B. Florea, C. Balescu, V. Mirea, Al.Stanescu

  42. Mechanics of Plastic Deformation on Tubes Drawing Without Inner Guidance in Ultrasonic Field
    Mihai Susan, Roxana-Gabriela Carabet, Dragos-Cristian Achitei, Stefan-Lucian Toma

  43. The Surface Roughness Impact in Case of the Local Wearing
    T. Kovacs1, L. Nagyne1, E. Halasz2
    1Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering, Budapest, 2Tech, Banki Donat, Hungary

  44. Elements of Metals Drawing Technology in Ultrasonic Field
    Mihai Susan, Roxana-Gabriela Carabet, Dragos-Cristian Achitei, Viorel Iliescu

  45. A Computer Program for Resin Pattern Exploitation Prognoses
    Denyo Alipiev1, Atanas Dichev2
    1Technical University of Sofia, Department of Materials Science and Technology, Bulgaria, 2AZSoftware Ltd. Sofia, Bulgaria

  46. Influence of Inoculant's Type on Thermal Analysis Parameters of Ductile Iron
    Saliu Ojo, Nigeria, Ph.D Student, Politehnica University of Bucharest

  47. Studies on the Structural Constituents Resulted After Hardening Thermal Treatment Followed by Tempering Applied to Sintered Parts
    Traian Popescu, Ion Saracin, Olimpia Pandia

  48. The Obtaining of MMCs Reinforced with Particles by Utilization of Mg as Tensioactive Element
    Stelian Chihai, Costel Roman, Marius Huțanu, Nectar Mihăilescu, Adrian Alexandru

  49. Researches Aspects Regarding the Widia Plates Behaviour Covered in the Cutting Process
    Stela Constantinescu

  50. Correlation Between Education and Sustainable Development
    Adrian Dima, "Gh. Asachi", Technical University of Iasi

  51. The Compatibilisation of Non-ferrous Alloys Components Based on Chemical and Function Character
    Ion Sandu, Lucian Zaharia, Ioan Gabriel Sandu, Radu Comaneci, Romeo Chelariu, Andrei Victor Sandu

  52. The Surface Roughness Impact in Case of the Local Wearing
    T. Kovacs, M. Reger

  53. Electrochemical Considerations to Look at Rafinery of Gold and Silver
    Daniela Nagy, I. Nagy, Universitatea Politehnica Bucuresti

  54. Tribological Behaviour of Nitrocarburized Superficial Layer After Thermo-magnetic Treatments, During Wear Process Applied to Steels Using X-Ray Difractometry (II)
    Carmen Penelopi Papadatu

  55. Heat Treatment Installation with Electron Beam
    Adrian Dima, Titi Paulin, Margareta Iulia Dima, "Gh. Asachi" Technical University of Iasi, SAM Tutora

  56. Contributions on Studies About Zn-Ni Alloys Electrodeposition
    Gheorghe Gutt, Violeta Vasilache, Ion Sandu, Traian Vasilache, Andrei Victor Sandu

  57. Investigation of Cu-Cr Alloy Used in Electric Contacts
    Gabriel Valeriu Ghica, Mihai Buzatu, Mariana Zsigmond

  58. Researches Concerning the Properties of Casted Alloys Based on the Cu-Fe-P Ternary System
    Maria Vlad

  59. Composite Shape Memory Materials Obtaining Methods
    Nicanor Cimpoesu, Alexandru Enache, Sergiu Stanciu, Carmen Nejneru, Dragos Achitei, Ion Hopulele

  60. The Use of the Lignosulphonic Additives as a Binder for the Moulding Sands Mixture and Core
    Constantin Stanciu, Marian Bordei

  61. Studies About the Influence of Brightness Agents Against Nickel Electrodeposition
    Gheorghe Gutt, Violeta Vasilache, Ion Sandu, Traian Vasilache, Traian Severin, Andrei Victor Sandu

  62. Study on Aluminum Corrosion Behavior With Nanometric Granulosity Achieved Through Severe Plastic Deformation (SPD)
    Florin Diaconescu, Luchian Zaharia, Roxana-Gabriela Carabet

  63. Influence of the Chemical Composition on the Behavior of Austenitic Stainless Steel in Fluid Layer Nitriding Process
    Ovidiu Dima, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati

  64. The Structural Constituents Resulted After Hardening Thermal Treatment Followed by Average and Low Tempering Applied to Sintered Parts
    Traian Popescu, Ion Saracin, Olimpia Pandia

  65. Considerations Regarding the Ionical Implant in Technologies of Making of Layers with Impact of Limited Medium
    Sanda Cretu, Irina Surdu, Dan-Gelu Galusca, "Gh. Asachi" Technical University of Iasi,
    Faculty of Material Science and Engineering

  66. Specific Casting Structures of Metallic Biomaterials
    Brandusa Ghiban, Rami Saban, Cristina Maria Bortun, Gheorghe Chelu, Nicolae Ghiban, Nicolae Serban

  67. The Management of the Wastes Resulted from Copper Pyrometallurgy at Cuprom SA Baia Mare
    Vasile Hotea, Irina Smical, Elena Pop, Gabriel Badescu, V.Coman

  68. Environmental Impacts of Biodiesel
    Gabriela I. Roscan

  69. The Air Quality Improvement and Heavy Metals Pollution Diminishing in Maramures County
    Irina Smical, Vasile Hotea, Elena Pop

  70. Industrial Pollution and Control Measures for a Foundry Integrated in the Metallurgical Plant
    Anisoara Ciocan, Stefan Balta, Beatrice Tudor

  71. Wind Energy, an Available and Environmental Friendly Sourse of Energy
    Viorel Dragan, Madalina Cristina Dragan, Stefan Balta

  72. About the Generation and Administration of Waste
    Stefan Dragomir, Georgeta Dragomir, Viorel Dragan

  73. New Solutions in Waste Management and Area Ecologization
    Tanase Panait, Daniela Negoita, Vespasian Popescu

  74. Continously Separing of Waste
    Stefan Dragomir, Georgeta Dragomir, Marian Bordei

  75. The Behavior of Nitrated Austenitic Stainless Steel in Industrial Aggressive Environments
    Ovidiu Dima

  76. Production Technologies of the Railway Webs From Casting Manganese Austenitic Steel
    Mircea Brailoiu, Victor Spiridon Landes, Vasile Miron

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