Elements of Casting

Sand Casting

Pattern

• Pattern Allowances
• Pattern Materials
• Pattern Types

Molding Sand

• Properties of Molding Sand
• Molding Sand Additives

Gating System

• Elements of Gating System
• Pouring Time
• Aspiration Effect
• Gating Ratio
• Cooling and Solidification
• Design of Riser

Casting Methods

• Shell Molding
• Expendable Pattern Casting
• Investment Casting
• Permanent Mold Casting
• Die Casting
• Centrifugal Casting
• Slush Casting
• Continuous Casting

Casting Defects

Inspection of Casting