18ME35B - Metal Casting - Welding
18ME35B - Metal Casting - Welding
Lecture Notes on
METAL CASTING & WELDING (18ME35/45B)
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Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore
Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Program Outcomes
Utilize the fundamentals of casting process to describe the preparation of various sand
C206.1
mounding techniques and types of molding machines.
Identify the various melting furnaces, infer their operation principle and various metallic
C206.2 molding techniques.
Apply the concept of solidification process to explain solidification variables, methods of
C206.3 degassing and casting of non-ferrous metals.
C206.4 Differentiate the working principle of metal joining processes for engineering applications.
Analyze the metallurgical aspects in welding and inspection methods for the quality
C206.5 assurance of components made of casting and joining process.
MODULE - 1
Introduction: Definition, Classification of manufacturing processes. Metals cast in the foundry-classification,
factors that determine the selection of a casting alloy.
Introduction to casting process & steps involved: Patterns: Definition, classification, materials used for
pattern, various pattern allowances and their importance. Sand moulding: Types of base sand, requirement of
base sand. Binder, Additives definition, need and types; preparation of sand moulds. Melding machines- Jolt
type, squeeze type and Sand slinger. Study of important moulding process: Green sand, core sand, dry sand,
sweep mould, CO2mould, shell mould, investment mould, plaster mould, cement bonded mould. Cores:
Definition, need, types. Method of making cores, Concept of gating (top, bottom, parting line, horn gate) and
risers (open, blind) Functions and types.
MODULE - 2
Melting furnaces: Classification of furnaces, Gas fired pit furnace, Resistance furnace, Coreless induction
furnace, electric arc furnace, constructional features & working principle of cupola furnace.
Casting using metal moulds: Gravity die casting, pressure die casting, centrifugal casting, squeeze casting,
slush casting, thixocasting, and continuous casting processes.
MODULE – 3
Solidification: Definition, nucleation, solidification variables. Directional solidification-need and methods.
Degasification in liquid metals-sources of gas, degasification methods.
Fettling and cleaning of castings: Basic steps involved. Sand Casting defects- causes, features and remedies.
Advantages & limitations of casting process
Nonferrous foundry practice: Aluminium castings - advantages, limitations, melting of Aluminium using lift-
out type crucible furnace. Hardeners used, drossing, gas absorption, fluxing and flushing, grain refining, pouring
temperature. Stir casting set up, procedure, uses, advantages and limitations.
MODULE – 4
Welding process: Definition, Principles, classification, application, advantages & limitations of welding. Arc
welding: Principle, Metal arc welding (MAW), Flux Shielded Metal Arc Welding (FSMAW), Inert Gas
Welding (TIG & MIG) Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) and Atomic Hydrogen Welding (AHW).
Special type of welding: Resistance welding principles, Seam welding, Butt welding, Spot welding and
Projection welding. Friction welding, Explosive welding, Thermit welding, Laser welding and Electron beam
welding
MODULE – 5
METALLURGICAL ASPECTS IN WELDING, SOLDERING, AND BRAZING:
Structure of welds, Formation of different zones during welding, Heat Affected Zone (HAZ), Parameters
affecting HAZ. Effect of carbon content on structure and properties of steel, Shrinkage in welds& Residual
stresses. Concept of electrodes, filler rod and fluxes. Welding defects- detection, causes & remedy.
Soldering, brazing, gas welding: Soldering, Brazing, Gas Welding: Principle, oxy-Acetylene welding, oxy-
hydrogen welding, air-acetylene welding, Gas cutting, powder cutting.
Inspection methods: Methods used for inspection of casting and welding. Visual, magnetic particle, fluorescent
particle, ultrasonic. Radiography, eddy current, holography methods of inspection.
Text Books:
1. Manufacturing Process-I, Dr.K.Radhakrishna, Sapna Book House,
2. Manufacturing Technology- Foundry, P.N.Rao, Tata McGraw Hill.
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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Index
3 Melting Furnace
Module - 02 52-84
4 Metallic Moulds
5 Solidification Process
Module - 03 85-124
6 Non Ferrous Foundry - Practise
7 Welding Process
Module - 04 125-157
8 Special types of Welding
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Module 4:
Welding Process
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