Learning nugget: Solidification
SUMMARY:
The solidification process largely determines the structure, both at the macro and micro levels, of the consolidated material and, consequently, its mechanical properties.
This session presents a classification of ferrous materials, briefly mentioning their characteristics and applications. Afterwards, focuses on how solidification occurs, both at the macroscopic and microscopic levels, for steels and cast irons. Finally, it describes, through cooling curves, the different stages into which solidification is divided: initiation, eutectic and final palier, and analyzes their influence on the manufactured castings.
INDEX:
1. Classification of Ferrous Materials
2. Solidification of Ferrous Materials
3. Stages of Solidification
(*) This training session dedicated to solidification is part of the “Introduction to Iron Casting” training series, which consists of 13 short videos lasting between 15 and 40 minutes.
Language:
English (soon)
Target audience:
- Technical and non-technical staff of iron foundry companies.
- New hires.
“The Foundry of the Future is that of connected processes that is able to take advantage of the knowledge generated inside the company at the same time that it keeps learning from its manufacturing and market experience.
Along with a deep knowledge of metallurgy, Industry 4.0 technologies, advanced data management systems and machine learning technologies have landed in this industry to transform the way castings are conceived”.
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