Casting Technology And Developments. Nigeria As A Case Study

ABSTRACT Nigerias economy is dependent largely upon importation of spare parts and machine component for such vital sectors of the economy as ship building railways agriculture cement industry food processing power generation etc. in this paper factors that are affecting the development of foundry technology in Nigeria were highlighted such as training of foundry personnel investment in foundry technology development Government policies towards foundry industry Development of foundry raw materials Level of research and development and the automotive industry. Finally recommendations constituting the way forward in ensuring a better casting technology and development in -Nigeria were made.