Principles of pattern design, molding, pouring, and process analysis using a variety of materials and production techniques. Solidification of metals and alloys as a nucleation and grain growth process. Formation of inclusions and other casting defects will be discussed. Theory and practice in metal casting principles using green sand, investment, centrifugal, and loss foam processes.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: IME 2540 and (MSE 2540 or ME 2500).

Credits: 3 hours

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 to 3)

Understanding of mechanical, physical, thermal, and chemical properties of industrial materials.

1. To understand the importance of metal casting in an industrial society. (j)
2. To understand the quality control aspects of the cast metals industry. (c & k)
3. To work safely in teams and solve foundry related problems. (e & f)

Letter in parenthesis refers to ABET EAC Criterion 3 / TAC Criterion 2, categories a – k.

Objective 1

• Document the historical, contemporary, and future significance of the cast metals industry. [1,4]
• Review the current literature in the metal casting field. [5]
• Identify educational and career opportunities available in cast metals industry. [5]
• Identify the technical aspects of the cast metals industry. [1-9]

Objective 2

• Identify defects found on metal castings. [3,6,7,9]
• Identify the major processing parameters in casting metals. [6-9]

Objective 3

• Demonstrate the safe operation of foundry processing equipment. [6-9]
• To perform standardized testing procedures used in the cast metals industry. [7,8]

Numbers in brackets refer to the method of evaluation as listed in Evaluation.

Technology of Metalcasting, Fred P. Schleg, American Foundry Society.

Sam Ramrattan, Ph.D.
FEF Key Professor