Course objective is to introduce students with the basics of foundry technology.

Students attending the course will gain necessary knowledge to select adequate casting technology based on requested quantity, application, mechanical properties and tolerances.

Introduction to foundry technology.Technological specifics and necessary equipment for sand, permanent mold, die, lost wax and centrifugal casting technologies. Influence of sand reclamation and sand quality on the cast part characteristics. Influence of part design, material selection and wall thickness on cast part quality. Casting of gray iron, steel and ductile iron castings - basic characteristics of selected materials. Latest trends in foundry technology.

Forms of teaching activities are lectures, laboratory practical classes and consultations. Using necessary teaching resources during the lectures, subject matter is presented to students by stimulating their active participation as they are required to explain the contents of which they are assigned.