Metal Melting Processes Course
This course equips you with essential skills to confidently operate a 750 kg coreless induction furnace, covering charge design, heat calculations, alloying, slag control, temperature management, and defect prevention for high-quality steel and grey iron castings. You'll also master green sand mould checks, safe practices, emergency procedures, and team coordination to ensure efficient, safe foundry operations and consistent results.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on expertise in operating a 750 kg coreless induction furnace for steel and grey iron production. Master charge preparation, precise heat calculations, alloy additions, deoxidation, desulphurisation, and inoculation techniques. Learn effective slag management, temperature control, green sand mould inspection, defect avoidance strategies, and safe furnace handling, including emergency protocols, shift handovers, and record-keeping.
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Develop skills
- Induction furnace operation: Safely and efficiently melt steel and grey iron heats.
- Charge and slag management: Design charges, handle slag, and achieve target chemistry quickly.
- Casting defect prevention: Identify, analyse, and eliminate porosity, slag, and erosion issues.
- Green sand mould optimisation: Test sand quality, adjust moulds, and check gating systems prior to pouring.
- Foundry safety and collaboration: Use PPE correctly, apply crane signals, and execute smooth shift handovers.
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