This course provides an in depth discussion on expected performance of a casting. The production process influences the resulting mechanical properties and expected level of quality. The impacts of irregularities and post casting treatments is discussed along with testing methods for determining properties and existing sources of property information that can be used in the casting’s design.
8-10:15 a.m. CENTRAL TIME
Course Instructor:
Patrick Kluesner, Sr. Product Engineer, Grede Castings
Patrick Kluesner, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology Management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, took a position with Grede Castings as Senior Product Engineer. Previously, Patrick served as a Training Engineer at MAGMA where he taught basic and advanced simulation techniques, with an emphasis on HPDC and sand casting. When not teaching, he was also responsible for creating content for seminars, webinars, and online tutorials for defect analysis and resolution.