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

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

  11. 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

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

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

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

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

  16. 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

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

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

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

  20. 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

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

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

  23. 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

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

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

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


    Section II

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

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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  42. 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

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

  44. 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

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

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

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

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

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

  50. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  62. 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

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

  64. 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

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

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

  67. Environmental Impacts of Biodiesel
    Gabriela I. Roscan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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