ICME delivered a new 2 day training programme 'Lean Principles within the casting environment' to 8 delegates in November 2024. The two-day course was developed to offer delegates the tools to improve their knowledge of Lean improvement tools and their application within a metal casting environment. The course covered a range of topics including
ICME recently held a new training course entitled ‘Creating a safe environment through effective management’. The course was designed to help departmental and senior managers improve their knowledge and understanding of how to create, maintain and develop a health and safety conscious organisation. The two-day programme was designed to offer delegates the
ICME recently held their 'Design for Casting' technical course which was focussed on providing good practice information for those wanting to understand more about Casting as a Route to Manufacture. The two-day course was developed to offer delegates an overview of different casting processes, the principles of casting design, some 'dos' and 'don’ts'
"The best training course I have ever been on" - just one of the positive comments from delegates on the recent course organised by ICME. As Amy Worrallo MICME, Training & EPA Manager for ICME, explains, "ICME recognises the importance of developing the future leaders in our industry and our two-day Leadership & Management
In recognition of the contribution that the Institute is making to the wider industry in the UK, ICME National President Martin Dudley FICME and Training and EPA Manager Amy Worrallo MICME were presented with a Judges Commendation certificate at the recent Best of British Casting Awards Dinner, organised by the Cast Metals Federation. The team
Spring of 2022 saw the start of ICME’s new Certificate in Cast Iron Production, Metallurgy and Quality Control course. This joint venture, from ICME and The Cast Metals Federation and with the support of the industry, was developed to increase knowledge and enable growth and progression of individuals within the foundry industry. The first cohort
On the 11th & 12th October 2023, Progress Rail generously hosted a 2 day course "Introduction to Foundry Methods Engineering" for 9 delegates. The course was delivered by John Myers MICME, who shared his many years of knowledge and experience. The "Introduction to Foundry Methods Engineering" training was aimed at improving knowledge of how to
The Institute of Cast Metals Engineers, ICME, recently received a donation of some tools from a retired patternmaker. But not any old tools. No, this was a full set of patternmaking chisels, saws, gauges, routers and more, many of which had been handmade and were supplied complete with the precision handmade tool box, consisting of
Paul Gullick proudly wearing his ICME Gold Pin, presented to him after 50 years of Membership. ICME is delighted to present Mr Paul Gullick FICME IEng MCIM with his Gold Pin in recognition of 50 years in membership. Over the last 50 years at the Institute Paul has been active in the West
ICME delivered their Metallurgy for Non- metallurgists course to 14 delegates earlier this month. The course was presented by Clive Clemens Hon FICME who shared his many years of knowledge and experience within the industry. During the two-day course, delegates learned about simple phase diagrams, solidification metallurgy, aluminium alloys standards & specifications as well as