Description

Theory
2

Theory/Practice
2

Instructors

Rui Pedro Martinho

Contents

CASTING TECHNOLOGY
SYF1 - Introduction
SYF2 - Non-permanent molds
2.1 - Sand molding
2.1.1 - Patterns and core boxes
2.1.2 - Molding and core sands
2.2 - Other techniques
2.2.1 - Permanent patterns
2.2.2 - Non-permanent patterns
SYF3 - Permanent molds
SYF4 - Gating and feeding
SYF5 - Production equipment


WELDING TECHNOLOGY
SYW1 - Introduction
1.1 - ISO and AWS symbology
1.2 - Joint preparation and welding position
SYW2 - Welding equipments. Main components and their functions
SYW3 - Physics of electric arc. Principles of transferring energy and mass across the arc
SYW4 - Conventional welding processes. Study of the principles and main variables
4.1 - Covered electrode (SMAW)
4.2 - MIG (GMAW)
4.3 - Flux cored (FCAW)
4.4 - TIG (GTAW)
4.5 - Submersed arc (SAW)
4.6 - Resistance
4.7 - Brazing

Learning Outcomes

The lessons are oriented toward develop competencies in each technology regarding to:
-General principles of functioning and main available techniques
-Field of application of the different technologies and related techniques
-Castings materials, tools and equipment / machinery associated with different manufacturing processes
- Main working parameters to control and its influence on the quality of products manufactured
- Depending on the requirements defined in the specification to identify the most suitable manufacturing techniques
-Identification of defects and analysis of the main causes in order to take corrective actions
-Consultation of various standards and technical specifications.

CASTING
LOF1-Develop and recognize the importance of foundry flowchart, according to the molding process and parts requirements;
LOF2-Know the rules to the conception of molding tools and core boxes;
LOF3-Interpret the general principles for dimensioning gating and feeder systems, according to the molding process and parts quality requirements;
LOF4-Know the specific characteristics of the main non-permanent molding processes and application fields;
LOF5-Know the specific characteristics of the main permanent molding processes and application fields.

WELDING
LOW1- Interpret drawings containing welded joints;
LOW2- Analyze and interpret welding specifications for each item;
LOW3- Understand the influence of working parameters and how to control them;
LOW4- Understand the specificity of the main welding processes, advantages and disadvantages;
LOW5- Function of the design specifications, batch size and the means of manufacture available, select the suitable welding process.