IDM 308
Foundry Practice
2
Course Description
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. describe moulding, melting and casting techniques used in foundry workshop; and
2. demonstrate moulding, melting and casting techniques used in foundry workshop.
Course Outline
Sand casting. Cores, core prints and core boxes. Sand moulding; green / damp sand moulds and
skin dry mould. The furnace and melting techniques.