Foundry

Code:

EMM0034

Acronym:

FUND

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Science and Technology of Materials

Instance: 2018/2019 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://paginas.fe.up.pt/fundicao/
Responsible unit:	Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEMM	22	Syllabus since 2006/2007	4	-	7	70	189

Teaching language

Taught in English if there are no native Portuguese speaking students

Objectives

This topic aims to present the most relevant foundry processes, among sand foundry, pattern making, core manufacture, atmospheric permanent mould casting, high pressure die casting and investment casting. There will be a part concerning manufacture molten metal alloys: cast iron, steel and aluminium alloys.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students will learn about main foundry processes and capabilities, adequate selection of moulding, core and pouring process. Common defects shall be also addressed, along with how to melt and control a cast alloy.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. The foundry process concept - typical applications and limitations - patterns, core boxes and moulding machines. 2. Green sand foundry - sand control and moulding equipment. 3. Self-setting sand process.4. The permanent mould process and High pressure die casting. 5. Common casting Defects 6. Manufacture of cast irons and cast steel. 7. Manufacture of Al alloys

Mandatory literature

John Campbell; Complete Castings Handbook, Butterworth-Heinemann - Elsevier, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-85617-809-9 (basic reference for foundry technology)

Complementary Bibliography

Doru M. Stefanescu; Science and Engineering of Casting Solidification, Springer Science+ Business Media, LLC, 2009. ISBN: 978-0-387-74609-8 (excelent introdutory reference to alloy solidification)
vários; Castings, ASM International, vol 15, 1998. ISBN: . ISBN: 0-87170-007-7

Teaching methods and learning activities

Into the theoretical lectures, students will learn main aspects of each topic. There will be a small research work on thematic topics to be presented and discussed into the class. There will be practical classes on sand moulding, core manufacture, molten metal manufacture and treatment, and casting finishing. Some thematic talks, by foundry specialists may be given, along with to practical foundry technical visits.

Software

SolidCast - Flowcast

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering
Technological sciences > Engineering > Materials engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese	40,00
Teste	50,00
Trabalho laboratorial	10,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	24,00
Estudo autónomo	95,00
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Trabalho laboratorial	28,00
Total:	189,00

Eligibility for exams

Students will be approved if get 50%, which involve the practical research project and the attendance to practical classes

Calculation formula of final grade

Theoretical part 50% into two tests- Practical grade - 15% practical work, 15% presentation and 20% for report

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Practical foundry work that includes a report where the candidate refers and arguments all chises and results of the manufacture of an experimental casting, including moulding and core manufacture, molten metal manufacture and casting, analysis of casting defects and dimensional variability on it. It also should include a foundry test sample analysis made on sand lab.

Classification improvement

Examination