Who is the course for?
This course is for new recruits to the industry and operators who want to have an overview of casting finishing techniques. The course would also suit non-technical staff who would like an appreciation of post casting operations, such as support staff in foundries.
Course includes:
- What is Investment Casting?
- Introduction to Materials, Equipment and terminology
- Process steps in making an investment casting – waxes and shells
- Application and marketing for investment casting
- Process controls in investment casting
If you are interested in this bite size course please contact FTSL: Michala French on Tel: 0121 752 1814 or email: info@foundrytrainingservices.co.uk
Other courses in the introductory series include:
- 1.1 Introduction to Casting
- 1.2 Introduction to Shell moulding and Core-making using Shell
- 1.3 Introduction to Shell Casting
- 1.4 Introduction to Gravity and Low Pressure Die Casting
- 1.5 Introduction to High Pressure Die Casting
- 1.6 Introduction to Investment Casting
- 1.7 Introduction to Casting Finishing Techniques
Training Grants Available
GET UP TO 50% TOWARDS COURSE FEES, BOOKS, TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
The Tor Lodge & Applecross Trust is a registered charity that offers financial grant support towards the costs of professional development to enable individuals improve their knowledge and skills in the cast metals and related industries.