Example engineering drawing for castings

Engineering Drawings for Castings

Engineering Drawings for Castings elaborates on the fundamental terminology associated with engineering drawings used when casting a product. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 1.5

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Course Description

Engineering Drawings for Castings elaborates on the fundamental terminology associated with engineering drawings used when casting a product. Presented in THORS’ highly visual and interactive learning format, this course will help employees understand and interpret engineering drawings for castings.

Who will benefit from this Engineering Drawings for Castings course?

Engineering, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing personnel within any organization that produces parts using an engineering drawing.

Course Classification

*THORS uses the Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development.

Certificate Awarded for Engineering Drawings for Castings

*upon successful completion

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Learning Objectives

Identify the distinct characteristics that are included in a casting drawing.
Understand the different features that entails a casting drawing.
Differentiate the various symbols commonly associated with a casting drawing.
Describe the importance of the notes section of a casting drawing and the different types of notes that may be found in this section.

Example of the draft angle requirement section of an engineering drawing for castings — Engineering Drawings for Castings

Distinct Characteristics
1. Casting Weight
2. Draft Angle Requirement
3. Dimensioning and Tolerancing
4. Mismatch
5. Size
6. Wall Thickness
Features and Associated Symbols
1. Datum Targets
2. Fillet and Corner Radius
3. Machining Allowance
4. Material Specification
5. Parting Line
6. Surface Finish
Notes
1. Cleanliness Requirements
2. Conformance Requirements
3. Informational Notes
  1. Proof Machining Requirement
  2. Inspection Requirement
  3. Visual Quality Requirement

Course Categories

Automotive Systems