Foundry Technology
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The official GTU curriculum for Foundry Technology (subject code DI04021031) as prescribed for Rubber · Semester 4 divides the course into 5 units, covering 24 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI04021031)Unit 1 Introduction to Foundry
- 1.1.Brief introduction about manufacturing processes 1.2.Principle
- application of metal casting 1.3.Introduction
- different sections and layout of foundry industries. 1.4
- Classification of foundry metals and alloy 1.5
- concept and types of foundry fluxes
- refractories and fuels
Unit 2 Pattern and Pattern making
- 2.1.Introduction of pattern 2.2.Difference between pattern and casting 2.3.Introduction
- material used for Pattern making 2.4.Types of patterns used in metal casting. 2.5
- Design and allowance of pattern 2.6
- Color codes of pattern
Unit 3 Mold making
- 3.1.Materials used in mold making 3.2.Types and properties of molding sand. 3.3.Additives and binder used in molding sand 3.4.Introduction
- function and types of core and core making 3.5.Types of mold
- mold making methods 3.6.Types of gates and gating system 3.7.Introduction
- importance and types of riser
Unit 4 Melting practice and Casting processes
- working and applications of Cupola
- Induction and Electrical furnaces. 4.2
- Classifications of casting processes 4.3
- operational steps
- limitations and applications of
- Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Metallurgy Engineering Subject Code : DI04021031 Course / Subject Name : Foundry Technology a
- Die Casting b
- Investment casting c
- Centrifugal casting d.Shell mold casting
Unit 5 Quality inspection and Casting defects
- 5.1.Primary inspection of cast products 5.2.Introduction to casting defects 5.3.Classification of casting defects 5.4.Causes and remedies of main casting defects