Foundry Technology Syllabus for B.Tech 5th sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.
The detailed syllabus for Foundry Technology Design B.Tech (R13) fifthsem is as follows
OBJECTIVE:
To understand the principle, procedure and applications of various foundry processes.
UNIT I : CASTING PROCESS [10 Hours]
Introduction to casting – pattern – materials allowances – coding – types – moulds – mould making, sand – properties, types and testing of sands – core making – type of cores – single box, two box and 3 box moulding processes.
UNIT II : CASTING METALLURGY [8 Hours]
Solidification of pure metal and alloys – shrinkage in cast metals – progressive and directional solidification –– Degasification of the melt-casting defects – Castability of steel , Cast Iron, Al alloys , Babbit alloy and Cu alloy.
UNIT III : DESIGN OF GATING SYSTEMS [10 Hours]
Gating systems and their characteristics; the effects of gates on aspiration; turbulence and dross trap; recent trends. Chvorinov’s Rule Riser design; risering curves; NRL method of riser design; feeding distance; risering of complex casting;
[TOTAL: 45 PERIODS]
OUTCOME:
- Upon completion of this course, the students can able to design different casting system and use different Foundry practices to make practical component,
- To perform different testing to study the defect in the casting and apply engineering skills to minimise the defects.
TEXT BOOKS:
- Jain P.L., Principles of Foundry Technology, Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, 2003
- Principle of metal casting – Heime, Looper and Rosenthal – Tata McGraw Hill – 2001
REFERENCES
- Taylor H.F., Fleming.M.C.,, “Foundry Engineering” M.C. & Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1993
- ASM Handbook, Vol 15, Casting, 2004
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