ICME are pleased to offer two training courses in April (one on aluminium and one on foundry sand) designed to support professional development within the foundry industry.
Aluminium Metal Control.
Date: 21st & 22nd April 2026.
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm.
Location: Dunston Business Village, Stafford Road, Stafford, ST18 9FJ.
Duration: 2 days.
Who it’s for:
Technicians, engineers, and staff working in technical roles who want a solid understanding of aluminium metal control.
What you’ll learn:
- Aluminium in the foundry industry (diecasting, sand casting, investment casting)
- Aluminium metallurgy, including phase diagrams and alloy characteristics
- Industry standards (EN, ASTM, BS)
- Melting and control of aluminium alloys
- Quality control of liquid metal and melting procedures
- Common casting defects and how to fix them
For full details of this course please access the flyer here
How to book:
To book your place on any of our courses please return a completed booking form to training@icme.org.uk
Chemically Bonded Sands Technology.
Date: 22nd & 23rd April 2026.
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm.
Location: Dunston Business Village, Stafford Road, Stafford, ST18 9FJ.
Duration: 2 days.
Who it’s for:
Anyone looking to improve their knowledge of chemically bonded sand systems used in foundry processes.
What you’ll learn:
- Overview of chemically bonded sand systems
- Classification and composition
- Mixing and sand control for moulding
- Binders for coremaking
- Special sands
- Health & safety and COSHH considerations
- Reclamation and re-use
- Future developments
For full details of this course please access the flyer here
How to book:
To book your place on any of our courses please return a completed booking form to training@icme.org.uk
Funding support may be available through the Foundry Training Trust, with additional support for travel and accommodation (subject to approval).
If you require any further information please contact ICME at training@icme.org.uk
Yours faithfully
The ICME Team
