Metalcasting Design

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In depth course in cast iron metallurgy and ferrous foundry practice. A semester project is chosen and followed through to completion. To complete the project many skills will be taught: melting practice and furnace operation, calculation of the risering and gating system, verification using computer modeling, patternmaking, molding, and pouring. Metallurgical analysis of the project produced is also necessary and a final report and presentation will be made. Components: Class, Laboratory Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AETM 1030 and AETM 3050 and AETM 3460 Typically Offered: Spring