Introduction to Metallurgy of Aluminium Alloys
Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Introduction to Metallurgy of Aluminium Alloys | 16 Nov 2025 | 20 Nov 2025 | Dubai, UAE | $ 3,900 | Register |

Introduction to Metallurgy of Aluminium Alloys
Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduction to Metallurgy of Aluminium Alloys | 16 Nov 2025 | 20 Nov 2025 | Dubai, UAE | $ 3,900 |
Introduction
This course introduces the process of metal casting. It provides a broad picture of what happens in a casting facility while illustrating the technology, variables, and complexity involved in producing a casting. It covers casting design, alloy selection, process selection, design of the gating system, pouring and shakeout methods, cleaning and finishing methods, quality assurance, and safety and environmental regulations.
Objectives
- Describe the metal casting industry by defining the term metal casting, listing at least 5 end-use markets for metal castings, and listing at least two challenges facing the industry.
- Define the term metal casting.
- Identify the current state of the metal casting industry by listing five end-use markets and listing two challenges facing the industry.
- Explain the role of technology in the metal casting process.
- Summarize the overall process of how casting is made from part design through delivery to the customer.
- Identify at least 3 characteristics that must be considered when designing castings.
- Describe the basic characteristics of the major alloys used in metal casting.
- List at least 3 criteria that must be considered when selecting an alloy.
- Name the processes available for producing a cast part, outline the basic steps of each, and summarize at least two advantages and two disadvantages of each.
- Name at least three different factors involved in determining which process should be used for a given cast part.
- Explain the function of the gating and rise ring system, and identify the individual components of the system.
- Explain the role of the gating and rise ring system in determining casting quality.
- Name the furnaces used in the metal casting industry, and describe the factors considered when a foundry determines which furnace(s) to use.
- Explain the different methods by which molten metal is poured into a mold.
- Explain the different methods by which the solidified casting may be removed from the mold.
- Explain the purpose of cleaning and finishing a casting, and describe at least three methods that may be used.
- Describe the quality assurance methods and measures used to ensure castings meet customer specifications.
- Describe at least five quality assurance tests, and identify whether they would be conducted pre or post casting.
- Describe at least two specifications for quality assurance testing.
- Explain the importance of safety in the metal casting industry.
The learner will leave the course understanding the basic process of making a casting and key decisions to be made in metal casting facilities.
Learning Outcomes:
Training Methodology
This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practices. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.
Who Should Attend?
- Designers
- Engineers – industrial, metallurgical, mechanical, process, project, manufacturing, material
- Shop personnel
- Office personnel
- Sales/Marketing professionals
- Quality Control personnel
- Casting Buyers
- Casting Sales
- Individuals without a metals background wishing to better understand the role of casting from design through production
- Those new to the metal casting industry, as well as those who have previous experience
Course Outline
- Introduction
- What is Metalcasting?
- Definition
- Examples
- Industry Overview
- Casting Design
- Alloy Selection
- Types of alloys
- Alloy selection
- Casting Processes
- Types of casting processes
- Process selection
- Gating & Rising Systems
- Components
- Impact of design on quality
- Making the Casting
- Melting technology
- Pouring methods
- Solidification
- Cleaning & Finishing the Casting
- Removing the casting from the mold
- Tools, equipment, materials, and methods
- Quality Assurance
- QA Testing
- Defects
- Case Studies & Foundry in a Box