Program Description
Knowledge of the terminology and fundamental concepts associated with aluminum melting, casting, green sand system, mold design, and the related heat treat operations and destructive metallurgical testing carried out in aluminum foundries is important to successfully cast aluminum components.
The courses in this Green Sand Molding for Aluminum Foundries Certificate of Completion Program cover all necessary material to successfully complete the included Certificate Exam. Alternatively, the Certificate Exam may be purchased individually.
The included Green Sand Molding for Aluminum Foundries Certificate Exam assesses a learner’s knowledge on the equipment, processes, and general terminology associated with aluminum melting and casting foundries. Learners are also tested on the properties, chemistry, casting grades, processes, and common defects associated with casting aluminum components. The topics pertaining to the science of producing quality green sand are also assessed, including the various properties, equipment, processes, process optimization, controlling variables, monitoring, and interpreting data such as common green sand related defects. Learners are tested on the fundamental terminology used in engineering drawings for casting products along with the design parameters of the mold that impact casting quality. The common concepts and terminology involved in modern heat treating operations, safety tips, and best practices along with the equipment and terminology associated with destructive metallurgical testing are assessed.
Full Green Sand Molding for Aluminum Foundries Certificate of Completion Program Includes:
- Engineering Drawings for Castings Course
- Aluminum Melting Fundamentals Course
- Aluminum Casting Fundamentals Course
- Green Sand Properties Course
- Green Sand Equipment and Process Control Course
- Gating and Risering Basics Course
- Heat Treating Basics Course
- Destructive Metallurgical Testing Course
- Green Sand Molding for Aluminum Foundries Certificate Exam (Free)
The University of Akron.
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