Metal Melting Processes Course
This course equips you with essential skills to excel in metal melting using coreless induction furnaces. You'll learn to plan efficient heats, design optimal charges, manage temperature and slag chemistry, control inclusions, prevent common casting defects like porosity and erosion, optimize green sand molds, and uphold stringent foundry safety standards for producing high-quality steel and gray iron castings consistently.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on expertise in operating a 750 kg coreless induction furnace for steel and gray iron production. Master charge design, precise heat calculations, alloying techniques, deoxidation, desulfurization, and inoculation processes. Learn effective slag control, temperature regulation, green sand mold inspections, defect prevention strategies, and safe furnace handling, including emergency protocols, shift handoffs, and thorough documentation.
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Develop skills
- Induction furnace operations: Safely and efficiently melt steel and gray iron heats.
- Charge and slag management: Design precise charges, process slag, and achieve target compositions quickly.
- Defect prevention in castings: Identify, diagnose, and eliminate porosity, slag inclusions, and erosion issues.
- Green sand mold preparation: Test properties, adjust molds, and confirm gating systems prior to pours.
- Foundry safety and collaboration: Utilize PPE correctly, employ crane signals, and execute smooth shift transitions.
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