Overview
This course provides participants with a basic overview of the metalcasting process. It will track the path of a casting from quoting through shipping. This course covers common metalcasting terms and highlights the activities inside the major departments of a metalcasting production facility.
Learning outcomes
Class participants will learn to:
- Define key industry terms.
- Describe the major departments in a metalcasting facility.
- Chronologically track a casting through the metalcasting facility from quoting to shipping.
Course Length
0.5 daysCEU Units
0.30 CEUCourse outline
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Metalcasting Terminology
• Learning the Language
Module 3: Primary Casting Production
• Quoting
• Tooling
• Mold Preparation
• Melting and Pouring
Module 4: Post Casting Production
• Casting Removal
• Degating
• Post Processing Methods
• Inspection
• Shipping