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Rapid prototyping in foundry industry, technology of castings

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Course Unit Code618-2051/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Fourth Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter 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 subject is aimed on Rapid prototyping methods and their utilization in industrial applications. Further on it is aimed 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:
- the student will be able to characterize and applicate the Rapid prototyping methods
- the student will be able to orientate in the handmade of non-permanent mold, forms on the free model
- the student will be able to known the principles of formation model and filling sand mixture

Acquired skills:
- the student will be able to prepare nonpermanent mould
- the student will be able to prepare moulding mixture to prepare moulds and cores


Course Contents
1. Basic methods of Rapid prototyping (RP) technologies. Comparison of individual technologies, advantages and deficiencies
2. RP methods based on photopolymers and solid materials
3. RP methods based on powder materials
4. Post processing – final processing of patterns
5. The essentials of mold manufacturing , types of molding boxes , molding tools , tools .
6. The essentials of hand shaping , preparing sand mixture proportioning binders and additives , preparation model , core sand mixtures and filling , compacting sand mixtures .
7. Hand molding undivided model on a flat parting surface, forming a split model.
8. Formation of the shape dividing surface - to staggered . Formation of the loose parts - wedges.
9. Making molds using genuine nuclei , production of cores in the core , degassing units, types of cores .
10.Structure and function of gating - hole , stake , cuts, pads , exhausts, chills.
11.Foundry properties of metallic alloys, download, fluidity. Casting properties.
12.Cast 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]CHUA, C.K. et. al. Rapid Prototyping: principles and Applications. Singapure: World Scientific Publishing Co. 2010. ISBN 978-981-277-897-0 .
[2]WATT, A. and M. WATT. Advanced Animation and Rendering Techniques – Theory and Practice. New York: ACM Press, 1992. ISBN 0201544121.
[1]ŽÁRA, J. et. al. Moderní počítačová grafika. Brno: Albatros Media, Computer press, 1998. EAN 9788025104545.
[2]BEŇO, J. a P. LICHÝ. Výroba odlitku pomocí metod Rapid prototyping a přesného lití. Ostrava: VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava, multimediální opora, 2014.
[3] ELBEL, T. Vady odlitků ze slitin železa: (klasifikace, příčiny a prevence). Brno: MATECS, 1992.
[4]CHUA, C.K. et. al. Rapid Prototyping: principles and Applications. Singapure: World Scientific Publishing Co. 2010. ISBN 978-981-277-897-0 .
Recommended Reading:
[1]ERTTL, T. Computer Graphics-Principles and Practice. Vienna: 1996. ISBN 978-3-211-82806-9.
[1]HLAVÁČ, V. a M. ŠONKA. Počítačové vidění. Praha: Grada Praha, 1992.
[2]ERTTL, T. Computer Graphics-Principles and Practice. Vienna: 1996. ISBN 978-3-211-82806-9.
[3]WATT, A. and M. WATT. Advanced Animation and Rendering Techniques – Theory and Practice. New York: ACM Press, 1992. ISBN 0201544121.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Experimental work in labs
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit30 16
        ExaminationExamination70 35