This two-day course is the second course in the nobake series, providing participants with the next level of knowledge related to the nobake molding and coremaking processes used within a foundry through discussion and hands-on laboratory activities. Some of the topics taught include: specialty sands; sand variables and sand additives; the types of chemical binders used to make nobake molds and cores; how to determine the correct sand and binder for the application; the use of refractory coatings, adhesives, and release agents; how to evaluate problem areas with raw materials, binders and equipment; and how to make adjustments to ensure a quality mold.
Course Syllabus
Course Instructors:
Tom Cobett, T. Cobett & Associates