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INTRODUCTION TO METALCASTING March 2-3, 2016 • Schaumburg, IL


This course introduces the process of metalcasting. It provides a broad picture of what happens in a casting production facility, while illustrating the technology, variables and complexity involved in producing a casting. It covers casting design, alloy selection, process selection, design of the gating system, pouring and shakeout methods, cleaning and finishing methods, quality assurance, and key safety and environmental regulations.


CASTING DESIGN March 9-10, 2016 • Schaumburg, IL


This course will explore alloy selection, metalcasting process capabilities and limitations and their effects on casting design, and the impact of secondary operations. Discussion and case studies will be used throughout this two-day course to illustrate effective and practical casting design principles. Participants should have knowledge and experience in designing engineered components prior to attending this course. Other major topics will include: design for manufacturability; fab to casting design conversions; dimensional control and importance of casting simulation.


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METALCASTING PRINCIPLES & TECHNIQUES Publication • www.afsinc.org/estore


This textbook contains history and information about the metalcasting industry that can be used as a great reference tool. The material contained within summarizes known basics about casting alloys and complements them with the latest developments in all areas of metalcasting technique and technology. Special Casting Methods are featured, along with Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Manufacturing in Metalcasting.


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