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Casting Processes & Techniques A module of the QCF level 3 Casting Technology Certificate “CASTTECH”
This one day technical course provides fundamental knowledge of the principles of casting and provides an overview of most casting processes available from basic sand casting, die casting to investment casting.
Course aimsThe course is designed to have a wide appeal and caters for everyone wishing to understand casting processes and rapid prototyping methods & techniques.
Who should attend The course is suitable for shop floor operatives, technical or non-technical staff, management personnel, sales & marketing professionals and apprentices. No prior knowledge of casting processes is required.
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Find out more: For further information please contact:AMRC T: 0114 222 9958 E: [email protected] W: www.amrctraining.co.ukBVAA T: 01295 221270 E: [email protected] W: www.bvaa.org.uk
Casting Processes & Techniques
Section 1: Sand Casting Processes
• Conventional sand casting• Pattern production• Sand moulding• Green sand binders• Chemically bonded sand binders• Resin shells
Section 2: Die Casting
• Theory of die casting• Gravity die casting• Low pressure casting• High pressure casting
Section 3: Investment Casting
• Ceramic shells• Lost wax process• Shaw process• Lost foam process• “Replicast”
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Casting Processes & Techniques
Section 4: Prototype Development
• Alternatives to traditional wooden patterns• Rapid manufacture of disposable patterns • Direct CNC machining of sand moulds• Direct CNC machining of wax patterns
Section 5: Rapid Prototyping Techniques
• Additive layer prototyping• Stereo-lithography• 3D Sand printing • CNC polystryene machining
Section 6: Prototyping Techniques
• Additive layer prototyping• Stereo-lithography• 3D Sand printing • CNC polystryene machining
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Metallurgy Training Courses
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Advanced Manufacturing Park
Wallis Way, Catcliffe
Rotherham
S60 5TZ
A suite of specialised, technical training courses covering all aspects of the production, processing and application of a wide range of metal alloys.
Enhance the contribution your staff make to the business through an in-depth understanding of the materials they work with.
The optional Metals Technology Certificate requires candidates to attend six one-day courses, each of which is assessed by an online, multiple choice examination.
Successful candidates receive a University of Sheffield, Certificate of Achievement.
The qualification is intended primarily for technical staff who are routinely involved in the processing or testing of metals-based products. It is also suitable as technical background for staff in engineering and commercial functions.
Metals & alloys• Carbon & alloy steels• Stainless steels• Titanium metallurgy• Nickel metallurgy• Aluminium metallurgy
Metals Applications• Subsea application of metals• Metals for aerospace• Metals for gas turbine applications• Materials for automotive• Materials for nuclear• Materials for medical
General Metallurgy• Introduction to metals• Fundamentals of metallurgy• Metallurgy for non-metallurgists
Apprenticeships• Mechanical• Electrical• Manufacturing• Materials• Fabrication• Machining• Composites• Design
Metals Processing• Casting of metals• Hot & warm forging• Introduction to heat treatment• Heat treatment for professionals• Machining of metals• Welding of metals• Powder metallurgy • Principles of heat treatment
In-Service Performance• Introduction to corrosion• Combating metal corrosion• Introduction to fatigue• Failure analysis & prevention• Mechanical testing• Non-destructive testing• Quality assurance
Manufacturing Leaders Programme(ILM level 3)• Developing yourself• Creating a high performance team• Effective communication• Conflict to compromise• Getting the best out of your people• Problem solving• Production planning• Maximising resources• World class manufacturing• Safety is no accident• Customer is king• Leading in a lean environment
Certificate in MetallurgyQCF level 3 • Science & engineering principles• Fundamentals of metallurgy• Principles of heat treatment• Mechanical testing techniques• Non-destructive testing• Principles of quality assurance• Metals processing &
manufacturing technologies• Metals for aerospace
Other Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Services
Engineering the Next Generation
Metallurgy Training Courses
Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
T: 0114 222 9939
W: amrctraining.co.uk
www.facebook.com/AmrcTrainingCentre
twitter.com/AMRCTraining
Advanced Manufacturing Park
Wallis Way, Catcliffe
Rotherham
S60 5TZ
A suite of specialised, technical training courses covering all aspects of the production, processing and application of a wide range of metal alloys.
Enhance the contribution your staff make to the business through an in-depth understanding of the materials they work with.
The optional Metals Technology Certificate requires candidates to attend six one-day courses, each of which is assessed by an online, multiple choice examination.
Successful candidates receive a University of Sheffield, Certificate of Achievement.
The qualification is intended primarily for technical staff who are routinely involved in the processing or testing of metals-based products. It is also suitable as technical background for staff in engineering and commercial functions.
Metals & alloys• Carbon & alloy steels• Stainless steels• Titanium metallurgy• Nickel metallurgy• Aluminium metallurgy
Metals Applications• Subsea application of metals• Metals for aerospace• Metals for gas turbine applications• Materials for automotive• Materials for nuclear• Materials for medical
General Metallurgy• Introduction to metals• Fundamentals of metallurgy• Metallurgy for non-metallurgists
Apprenticeships• Mechanical• Electrical• Manufacturing• Materials• Fabrication• Machining• Composites• Design
Metals Processing• Casting of metals• Hot & warm forging• Introduction to heat treatment• Heat treatment for professionals• Machining of metals• Welding of metals• Powder metallurgy • Principles of heat treatment
In-Service Performance• Introduction to corrosion• Combating metal corrosion• Introduction to fatigue• Failure analysis & prevention• Mechanical testing• Non-destructive testing• Quality assurance
Manufacturing Leaders Programme(ILM level 3)• Developing yourself• Creating a high performance team• Effective communication• Conflict to compromise• Getting the best out of your people• Problem solving• Production planning• Maximising resources• World class manufacturing• Safety is no accident• Customer is king• Leading in a lean environment
Certificate in MetallurgyQCF level 3 • Science & engineering principles• Fundamentals of metallurgy• Principles of heat treatment• Mechanical testing techniques• Non-destructive testing• Principles of quality assurance• Metals processing &
manufacturing technologies• Metals for aerospace
Other Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Services
Engineering the Next Generation
Metallurgy Training Courses
Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
T: 0114 222 9939
W: amrctraining.co.uk
www.facebook.com/AmrcTrainingCentre
twitter.com/AMRCTraining
Advanced Manufacturing Park
Wallis Way, Catcliffe
Rotherham
S60 5TZ
A suite of specialised, technical training courses covering all aspects of the production, processing and application of a wide range of metal alloys.
Enhance the contribution your staff make to the business through an in-depth understanding of the materials they work with.
The optional Metals Technology Certificate requires candidates to attend six one-day courses, each of which is assessed by an online, multiple choice examination.
Successful candidates receive a University of Sheffield, Certificate of Achievement.
The qualification is intended primarily for technical staff who are routinely involved in the processing or testing of metals-based products. It is also suitable as technical background for staff in engineering and commercial functions.
Metals & alloys• Carbon & alloy steels• Stainless steels• Titanium metallurgy• Nickel metallurgy• Aluminium metallurgy
Metals Applications• Subsea application of metals• Metals for aerospace• Metals for gas turbine applications• Materials for automotive• Materials for nuclear• Materials for medical
General Metallurgy• Introduction to metals• Fundamentals of metallurgy• Metallurgy for non-metallurgists
Apprenticeships• Mechanical• Electrical• Manufacturing• Materials• Fabrication• Machining• Composites• Design
Metals Processing• Casting of metals• Hot & warm forging• Introduction to heat treatment• Heat treatment for professionals• Machining of metals• Welding of metals• Powder metallurgy • Principles of heat treatment
In-Service Performance• Introduction to corrosion• Combating metal corrosion• Introduction to fatigue• Failure analysis & prevention• Mechanical testing• Non-destructive testing• Quality assurance
Manufacturing Leaders Programme(ILM level 3)• Developing yourself• Creating a high performance team• Effective communication• Conflict to compromise• Getting the best out of your people• Problem solving• Production planning• Maximising resources• World class manufacturing• Safety is no accident• Customer is king• Leading in a lean environment
Certificate in MetallurgyQCF level 3 • Science & engineering principles• Fundamentals of metallurgy• Principles of heat treatment• Mechanical testing techniques• Non-destructive testing• Principles of quality assurance• Metals processing &
manufacturing technologies• Metals for aerospace
Other Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Services
Metals Technology Certificate• Level 3 (A level)• Self-study manual “Science & Engineering Principles”• Select six one-day taught courses• On-line assessment of all modules• University of Sheffield Certificate on successful completion
Casting Processes & TechniquesLearning Outcomes• Understand the principles & practicalities of conventional sand casting
• Gain an appreciation of the theory and applications of die casting – gravity high pressure
& low pressure
• Become familiar with investment casting operations
• Appreciate the modern alternatives to conventional CNC machining of prototypes
• Familiarisation with Additive Layer, stereo-lithography and other rapid prototyping technologies
GS032
EUROPEAN UNIONInvesting in Your FutureEuropean RegionalDevelopment Fund 2007-13
T: 0114 222 9939E: [email protected]: www.amrctraining.co.ukwww.amrctraining.co.uk
AMRC Training CentreAdvanced Manufacturing ParkOff Highfield SpringCatcliffeRotherhamS60 5BL
www.facebook.com/AmrcTrainingCentre
twitter.com/AMRCTraining
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