Education for MEtalcastErs, by MEtalcastErs

VERTICAL GATING DESIGN

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EDUCATING THE METALCASTING INDUSTRY

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Vertical Gating Design (#48-10)

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fluid flow considerations system velocities law of continuity frictional losses fluidity alloy sensitivity gating system design system components component design gating ratios Pressurized gating design nonpressurized gating design gating films fluid flow & gating demonstrations gating system calculations Heat transfer Heat flow analysis of Heat flow computer simulations solidification Mechanisms general Principles feeding distance Progressive vs.directional solidification riser design, Placement & sizing riser shapes riser Placement feeding aids Modulus considerations riser sizing vertical design case study

March 30-31, 2010 AFS Headquarters Schaumburg, IL Member: $675 Non-member: $775

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Learn gating and riser design for vertically parted sand molds. Metal flow, turbulence, solidification, heat transfer, shrinkage, metallostatic pressure effects, gating system and riser design, mold-wall movement and computer modeling are discussed. Riser size and gating system calculations, pouring times, placement and feeding distance of risers are important discussion topics in this course. Course Instructors: Kevin Fleischmann, Cast Metals Institute Jennifer Head, Cast Metals Institute Ian Kay, Retired, Cast Metals Institute
Housing: Quality Inn, 600 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. 847/517-7737. Ask for the CMI Room Block to receive the discounted rate of $71.99/night. Continuing Education: Upon successful completion of the course, CMI students will receive a certificate awarding 1.1 CEUs. The CEU (Continuing Education Unit) is a nationally recognized unit of measure for continuing education and training programs that meet certain criteria. Tax Deduction of Expenses: An income tax deduction is allowed for expenses of education (including registration fee, travel, meals and lodging) undertaken to maintain and improve professional skills. (See U.S. Treas. Regulation 1.162.5.) The Cast Metals Institute has been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102.

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