Metal Casting

About Course

Welcome to the Metal Casting Course! This course is designed to introduce you to the fascinating world of casting metals, one of the oldest yet most important manufacturing processes. Throughout this course, you will explore the step-by-step process of transforming molten metal into complex and functional products. You’ll gain a solid understanding of various casting methods, mold design, material selection, and practical applications across different industries. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to enhance your skills, this course will equip you with the essential knowledge and techniques to excel in metal casting!

1. Casting Techniques: Explore different metal casting methods like sand casting, die casting, and investment casting.
2. Mold Design and Metal Properties: Understand mold creation, metal types, and how material properties affect casting outcomes.
3. Defects and Quality Control: Learn to identify and troubleshoot common casting defects and improve product quality.
4. Applications and Safety: Discover real-world applications of casting and master essential safety protocols in casting operations.

Course Content

Module 1
Solidification of pure metals and alloys. Mechanism of columnar and dendritic growth, Concept of progressive and directional solidifications, Solidification time and Chvorinov's rule, Principles of fluid flow: Bernoulli’s theorem and law of mass continuity. Gating system components and functions, Design of the gating System, Different types of gates. Gating ratio and its functions. Definition and functions of the riser. Types of risers and their application. Design of riser. Aspiration effect. Use of insulating material and exothermic compounds in risers.

Casting Fundamentals

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Module 1

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Course Content

Casting Fundamentals

Important Questions

Module 1

Module 2

Study Kinematics

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