Introduction to the Art Foundry Engineering

1. Introduction to the study. The history of the production of art casts in the history of mankind.
2. Introduction to art casting production. Brief characteristics of foundry technologies.
3. Casting technology using a one-time casting model.
4. Casting technology using a permanent casting model.
5. Casting technology using one-time casting mold.
6. Casting technology using permanent casting molds.
7. Metal materials for the production of art castings.
8. Melting and metallurgical treatment of foundry alloys.
9. Casting alloy casting processes.
10. Finishing operations of castings.
11. Surface treatment of final castings.
12. Possibilities of using Rapid Prototyping technologies for the creation of art castings.