FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To impart basic knowledge and understanding about the primary manufacturing
processes such as casting and to know about the various types of casting processes
UNIT-1
Introduction to metal casting and foundry industry in modern industrial scenario.
Advantages and limitations of casting methods. Classification of foundries.
Different sections in a foundry and their functions. Important cast metals and
alloys-their composition, properties and uses.
UNIT-2
Patterns: Types of patterns, brief classification of pattern making materials,
consideration in selection of pattern materials, color coding, pattern allowances,
core boxes, types of core boxes. Moulding and core making, Moulding processes
Classification of molding processes, testing of sands and clay.
UNIT-3
Elements of Gating system: Classification, basic consideration in gating design,
gating ratio, gating practice for ferrous and nonferrous alloys, pouring equipment.
Risering Practice: function of riser, directional and progressive solidification,
centerline feeding resistance, riser efficiency, riser design consideration and
modulus method, feeding distance feeding aids, blind and atmospheric risers.
UNIT-4
Melting Practice Melting of cast iron, melting of aluminum and copper based
alloys including mold treatments such as dressing, grain refining, and modification.
Casting processes Shell moulding, Co2 silicate process, Investment casting process,
permanent moulding process, Gravity and pressure die casting, centrifugal casting
process.
UNIT-5
Quality control in foundry: Casting defects, their causes and remedies. Shop floor
quality control tests such as composition control, Wedge test, fluidity, temperature
measurement. Casting Modification by different methods like Friction stir
processing.
Course Outcome:
After learning the course the students should be able to:
1. Prepare the methoding of the casting.
2. Decide correct melting practice of different cast alloy & different melt-
treatments.
3. Minimize to defects generated during casting.
4. Explain various temperature measurement and inoculations treatments
5. Select the relevant refractory material for the foundry.
6. Demonstrate the ability to select the proper molding material, type of
furnace with relevant refractory material, use appropriate casting design and
temperature measurement device to obtain quality cast products.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Foundry Technology, P. R. Beeley
2. Principles of Foundry Technology, P. L. Jain, (Tata McGraw Hill).
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Reference Books:
1. Principles of Metal Casting, R. W. Heine, C. R. Loper and P. C.
Rosenthal, (Tata McGraw Hill)
2. Fundamentals of Metal Casting Technology, P. C. Mukherjee, (Oxford &
IBH)
3. Foundry Engineering, H. F. Taylor, M. C. Flemings,(Wiley Eastern) 6.
Foundry Technology, D. Kumar & S. K. Jain, (CBS Pub.)
