MF3302 - Foundry Technology Syllabus Regulation 2021 Anna University

This article code MF3302 explains the subject syllabus of Anna University B.E Manufacturing Engineering third semester. We aim to provide the foundry technology syllabus based on regulation 2021.

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Aim Of Objectives:

The main learning objective of this course is to prepare students for:

  • To impart the basics of casting and foundry practice.
  • To introduce various casting processes.
  • To be acquainted with design of gating system and to obtain defect-free castings
  • An overview of the designing of molds, casting defects, inspection and testing of castings and modernization of foundries.
  • Casting of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

MF3302 – Foundry Technology Syllabus

Unit – I: Introduction

Introduction to molding and casting processes – steps involved advantages, limitations, application of casting process. Patterns – types, applications, pattern allowances- pattern materials, colour coding as per BIS, pattern making, core and core making, core boxes, core prints, core blowers, core shooters. Sand mold making: Moulding and core sands, ingredients, properties, types of sands, sand selection – machine molding, types of machines, applications.

Unit – II: Casting Processes

Sand preparation and sand reclamation – sand control tests. Sand casting process, types of molding processes – plaster mold casting, die casting process – die casting methods.

Centrifugal casting, continuous casting, shell molding, CO2 molding – investment casting, full mold process.

MF3302 - Foundry Technology Syllabus Regulation 2021 Anna University

Unit – III: Melting, Pouring And Testing

Foundry remelting furnaces – selection of furnaces – crucible furnaces – oil-fired furnaces, electric furnaces – resistance, arc, induction furnaces – cupola steel melting, non-ferrous melting practices – pouring equipment – cleaning and inspection of casting – destructive and nondestructive testing – defects in sand casting and remedies.

Unit – IV: Gating, Feeding And Mechanization

Elements of gating system, functions, types and design of gating systems, gating ratio, risers, functions, types and designs, methods controlling solidification, solidification time calculations, foundry mechanization.

Unit – V: Ferrous And Non-Ferrous Metals

Production of iron castings – Steel foundry practice – Copper alloy foundry practice – Aluminium alloy foundry practice – Magnesium alloy foundry practice – Zinc alloy foundry practice. Foundry metallurgy: Heat treatment of castings, inspection, testing and quality control in foundries, salvage in defective castings, foundry mechanization. Foundry environment, health and safety: Dust problems in foundries, preventive maintenance in foundries, returning a sick foundry to profitability.

Text Books:

  1. O.P. Khanna, “A Text Book of Foundry Technology”, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, 15th edition, 2011.
  2. P.N. Rao, “Manufacturing Technology”, TMH, 5th Edition, 2013.

References:

  1. Campbell J., “Castings Practice: The Ten Rules of Castings”, Butterworth-Heinemann., United Kingdom, 2004, ISBN (13): 978 0750647915, (10) 9780750647915.
  2. R.K. Jain, “Production Technology”, Khanna Publishers, 17th Edition, 2011.
  3. Peter Beeley “foundry technology”, Butterworth Heinemann 2nd Edition, 2001.
  4. P.L.Jain, ”Principle of foundry Technology “ Tata McGraw Hill 4th Edition, 2006.
  5. T.R. Banga,” Foundry Engineering” Khanna Publishers, 5th Edition, 2014.

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