Foundry Casting Methods

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the fundamentals of foundry casting and the sand casting process.
• 2 Understand permanent mold casting methods including gravity and low-pressure techniques.
• 3 Apply investment casting principles for high-precision ceramic shell and lost wax processes.
• 4 Analyze die casting methods for high-pressure and low-pressure production of non-ferrous alloys.
• 5 Evaluate centrifugal casting and continuous casting for tubular and long products.
• 6 Develop casting designs and pattern making techniques for optimal mold filling.
• 7 Design gating and risering systems to control metal flow and solidification feeding.
• 8 Implement melting and pouring operations with proper furnace and ladle practices.
• 9 Identify and mitigate common casting defects through systematic quality control.
• 10 Integrate safety standards, environmental compliance, and sustainable foundry practices.