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Practicum in molding and casting technology I

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Course Unit Code618-2043/02
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated7 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
LIC03doc. Ing. Petr Lichý, Ph.D.
Summary
The course focuses on the mastering of the production of non-permanent molds for casting using a split-split model.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Acquired knowledge
- Handmade non-permanent mold forms on the free model
- the principles of formation model and filling sand mixture
- Formation of the undivided and divided model on a flat surface and shape dividing

Acquired skills
- student bude umět zhotovit netrvalé formy formováním na volný model.
- student bude umět připravit formovací směs k výrobě forem a jader
Course Contents
1. The essentials of mold manufacturing , types of molding boxes , molding tools , tools .
2. The essentials of hand shaping , preparing sand mixture proportioning binders and additives , preparation model , core sand mixtures and filling , compacting sand mixtures .
3. Manual mold making, green sand molding , testing the properties of molding sand - strength , permeability , water content.
4. Hand molding undivided model on a flat parting surface, forming a split model.
5. Formation of the shape dividing surface - to staggered . Formation of the loose parts - wedges.
6. Making molds using genuine nuclei , production of cores in the core , degassing units, types of cores .
7. Forming into several frames. Forming the shape of broken castings.
8. Forming into several frames with side disassembling the mold.
9. Special cases of formation in terms of casting , reverse casting mold bunk odléní into multiple frames.
10. Structure and function of gating - hole , stake , cuts, pads , exhausts, chills .
11.Foundry properties of metallic alloys, download, fluidity zabíhavost.Technologické Casting properties.
12. Casting metal into sand molds , a design of the method of molding and casting gating system , riser - draft size and location of the boss . The choice of gating by the cast material.
13. Basic processes of finishing of castings. Finishing, blasting, cutting, grinding and chiselling .
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
[1] ALTMANN, W. Practical Process Control for Engineers and Technicians, 1st Edition. Elsevier, 2005
[1] ELBEL, T. Vady odlitků ze slitin železa: (klasifikace, příčiny a prevence). Brno: MATECS, 1992.
[2] LEVÍČEK, P. a K. STRÁNSKÝ. Metalurgické vady ocelových odlitků: (příčiny a odstraňování). Praha: SNTL - Nakladatelství technické literatury, 1984.
[3] ALTMANN, W. Practical Process Control for Engineers and Technicians, 1st Edition. Elsevier, 2005
Recommended Reading:
[1] NEFF, D. Casting Defects Handbook: Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys. American Foundry Society,2011
[2] GOODRICH, G. M., ed. Casting defects handbook: iron & steel. Schaumburg: American Foundry Society, c2008. ISBN 978-0-87433-314-5.
[1] KREIDL, M. a R. ŠMÍD. Technická diagnostika: senzory, metody, analýza signálu. Praha: BEN - technická literatura, 2006. ISBN 978-80-7300-314-2.
[2] GOODRICH, G. M., ed. Casting defects handbook: iron & steel. Schaumburg: American Foundry Society, c2008. ISBN 978-0-87433-314-5.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Individual consultations, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Graded creditGraded credit100 51