Basic Sand Casting

The Basic Sand Casting (MATBC301) module equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to produce safe and accurate metal castings. It is a metal casting process where molten metal is poured into a sand mold to form a desired shape after solidification. It covers three main areas: preparing for the casting process, which includes understanding casting principles, safety measures, and selecting suitable materials and tools; carrying out aluminium and alloy casting, focusing on melting, mould preparation, and controlled metal pouring; and performing post-casting activities, which involve inspecting, cleaning, and finishing cast products to achieve high-quality results.