History of foundry production. Why does the slash bell sound

Abstract

The article is devoted to the history of foundry production-casting of bells. This art was passed down from generation to generation, there were successful variants, but there were also defective bells. The authors analyzed in detail the different production of slotted bells. Bells are unique single products. They confirm the high level of skill of the master. The loss of sound properties of slotted bells depends on the ratio of the main dimensions, the size of the slits and their locations. The use of complementary methods for measuring mechanical and visualizing sound vibrations allows us to obtain initial data for the development of a mathematical model of sound vibrations of a bell. A continuation of the material about the art of manufacturing and the secrets of production will be published in the next issue of the magazine.