Acquiring basic knowledge in casting technologies. Study of equipment and tools essential in casting. Importance and application of casts in engineering. Gaining basic knowledge in area of cutting processes which are used in product design and selection of optimal methods and processes in manufacturing.

Students attending the course will gain necessary knowledge to select adequate casting technology based on requested quantity, application, mechanical properties and tolerances. Gained knowledge in cutting technologies should enable designers of equipment and other devices to properly design products, and technologists to properly design phases and selection of optimal process parameters.

The importance, applications and trends of foundry technology at home and abroad. Technological specifics and necessary equipment for sand, permanent mold, die, lost wax and centrifugal casting technologies. Influence of part design, material selection and wall thickness on cast part quality. Specifics of quality control of cast parts. Importance and application of cutting technologies. Description of cutting systems. Basics of cutting processes (chip forming process, cutting forces and temperatures, tool wear, productivity, quality and precision). Turning machining. Drilling machining. Milling machining. Grinding machining. Non-convention machining. Technological machining processes and assembly. Fixtures for machining and assembly. Measurement and control.

Interactively in form of lectures and laboratory practical exercises. Theoretical part is presented in lectures and it is followed by appropriate exampled contributing easier understanding of the subject content. Acquired knowledge is practically applied in laboratory practical classes using available laboratory equipment. Apart from lectures and practical classes, consultations are held regularly.