This course provides participants with the next level of knowledge related to the sand molding processes used within green sand foundries. Topics include an introduction to applications requiring specialty sands; types of sand additives and their effects on green sand; equipment; sand handling and storage; sand reclamation and re-use; green sand process variables and methods to make adjustments to ensure a quality mold is made; green sand quality control tests for ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, reviewing the types, purpose, frequency, and typical result ranges for each; and an introduction to statistical process control for sand systems.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT 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.