This course provides participants with a basic foundation of the nobake molding and coremaking process used within a foundry. Discussion will include basic terminology, common chemical binders used, the mold and coremaking process, equipment, and evaluating molds for defects. Participants will walk through the decision-making process for evaluating casting deficiencies and leave with a customized troubleshooting list for use back on the job.
12:00- 4:00 PM CENTRAL TIME each day on ZOOM
Course Syllabus
Course Instructor:
Sairam Ravi, Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Division
Sairam Ravi is a Director of Process Development for Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Division and is experienced with green sand, no-bake, cold-box and permanent mold processes. Sairam previously worked for UNI (University of Northern Iowa) where he worked on applied research projects related to the advancement and development of foundry technologies. Over the course of his career, he has worked with several suppliers and OEMs in developing processes for equipment and materials.