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Topics with a public outline
Types of Moulds, Their Uses, Techniques and Methods of Production
Explanation of all types, techniques, and methods of moulding, properties of sand, use of moulding fixtures, and calculations relating to pressure and force.
Common Foundry Tools and Devices
Naming, identifying, and describing the use of various foundry tools and devices.
The Importance of Facing and Dressing the Mould with Appropriate Materials
Importance of facing and dressing moulds, and the selection of dressing materials based on sand properties.
Types and Techniques of Foundry Works
Principles, techniques, classes, types, advantages, and disadvantages of foundry work.
The Principle of Post Casting Knocking Cleaning and Fettling
Manual and mechanical knock-out operations, dangers of premature knock-out, and safety measures.
course outline
- INTRODUCTION TO FOUNDRY, PATTERN AND CORE MAKING
- Foundry Practice
- Safety Aspect of Foundry Work
- Common Foundry Tools and Devices
- Types and Techniques of Foundry Works
- Foundry Materials Composition, Properties and Applications
- Different Types of Patterns Making
- Principles of Common Pattern Making Tools and Their Application
- Safety Aspects of Pattern Making
- Production of Different Types of Pattern Specifications
- Production Method and Techniques of Producing Different Types of Good Cores
- Various Processes of Core Making, Bonding of Materials
- Essential Features and Working Principles of Core Making Machines
- Simple Calculations Involving Core Sand Preparation