Contact person
Lennart Elmquist
Forskare
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Casting imperfection analysis of cast irons
The course provides knowledge of the most common casting imperfections (defects) and how these are identified and alleviated. The course increases insight into how the defects occur, how they are categorized and what measures can be put in place so that they are not repeated or at least alleviated.
The course consists of a theoretical part where common imperfections like shrinkages, gas porosities and cracks are discussed. In addition, there are practical exercises in a laboratory environment and a review of practical cases. The course ends with an appreciated exercise where participants can use their new knowledge to investigate real casting defects and discuss how they could have been avoided.
Content
- Identification of different types of casting defects:
- Outward casting defects
- Inward casting defects
- Cavities related to gas porosities and shrinkages
- Sand, slag and black inclusions
- Cracks (discontinuities).
- Practical laboratory tests
- Practice cases.
Target group
The course is aimed at those who work as engineers, technicians, operators and designers in production and quality assurance at iron foundries. The course is also suitable for casting buyers or quality managers or similar functions at a company that buys castings.
Expected prior knowledge
No previous knowledge is required.
Price
15,700 SEK
Discounts
We give quantity discount if several of your employees attend our training/courses at the same time.
When registering two or more from the same company, a discount of 10% is given for the second participant and all subsequent ones.
Other information
The course can also be ordered as commissioned training and then also adapted to some extent to your company.
Contact the course manager for questions about the course content.
For more general and practical questions, contact the administrator.
Speakers
Programme
Speakers
Henrik Borgström
Senior researcher, RISE
Mattias Lundberg
Laboratory Engineer, RISE
Programme
Agenda – Day 1
08:30-15:30
- Introduction, practical information, etc.
- Classification of different types of casting defects:
- Metallic projection
- Cavities / pores
- Discontinuities
- Surface defects
- Incomplete castings
- Shape and Dimension Errors
- Inclusions and structural defects.
- Casting simulation in casting error analysis
- Mechanical testing demonstration
- Summary of the day.
Agenda - Day 2
08:15-16:00
- Introduction
- Practical exercises:
- Macro analysis of components
- Scanning microscopy demonstration
- Surface defects
- Cavities / pores
- Discontinuities / cracks
- Inclusions and structural defects.
- Examination of defects in cast iron
- Review of exercise defects
- Course evaluation, course certificate & completion.
