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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Principles of Casting Technology certification course aims to provide comprehensive knowledge of casting technology. This online training, developed by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, will introduce you to basic concepts of metal casting processes. Also, you will develop a sound understanding of the various properties of cast metals.
The Principles of Casting Technology online program by Swayam will give you detailed insights into the casting, melting, and molding processes for different types of alloys and metals. The course also discusses the various kinds of solidification, fettling, post-treatment, and heat treatment practices. You will understand how these practices impact the cast metals’ properties.
The defect diagnosis methods of casting components will also be taught in the program. The Principles of Casting Technology training is an eight-week-long extensive online course. During the course duration, you will become aware of the technological developments in casting methods and how these contribute to enhanced productivity.
The Highlights
- Undergraduate/postgraduate level program
- An offering of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
- Online course
- Eight weeks course duration
- Self-directed learning
- Mechanical Engineering subject
- Core course type
- Offline written exam
- Exam and enrolment dates on the Swayam portal
- AICTE-approved FDP course
- Certification available
Programme Offerings
- discussion forum
- Free programme access
- A shareable certificate
- An offering IIT Roorkee
- Written exam
- Industry-Expert Instructor
- Self-paced learning
- Eight weeks of training
- Digital learning platform
- Up-to-date curriculum
- industry support.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Roorkee |
- You can join the Principles of Casting Technology course for free
- The written examination fee (voluntary) is Rs 1,000.
Principles of Casting Technology fee structure -
Course option | Fee |
Principles of Casting Technology (Access only) | Free |
Principles of Casting Technology (Exam fee) | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
There are no prerequisites to enrol in the Principles of Casting Technology training by Swayam.
Certificate Qualifying Details
You have to achieve a final score of 40% or more to be eligible for the Principles of Casting Technology certification. The final score consists of the written exam score and the average assignment score (best six out of eight considered). You must score at least 10/25 in assignments and 30/75 in the written exam to get the certificate. It is compulsory to fulfill both these criteria.
What you will learn
The Principles of Casting Technology syllabus includes plenty of foundational concepts and topics of casting technology. Near the end of this online program, you should perfectly understand:
- Various properties of cast metals
- Melting, Casting, Molding and Frettling processes
- Solidification, defect diagnosis, and other post-treatment practices
- Fundamental concepts of casting technology
- Governing principles of metal casting
- Advanced methods used in casting industries
Who it is for
The Principles of Casting Technology certification program is not aimed at only a few specific domains. Anyone interested in learning about casting technology can enrol and take advantage of this course.
Admission Details
Use the following step-by-step process to get admission in the Principles of Casting Technology course by Swayam.
Step 1 – Click on the given link - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_me63/preview to directly land on the official course page of the Principles of Casting Technology.
Step 2 – Locate the ‘Sign-in/Register’ button at the top. Click on it to get redirected to the registration page.
Step 3 – Hit the ‘Sign up now button if you want to create a new account by filling in the required information. You can also log in conveniently by linking a Facebook, Microsoft, or Google ID.
Step 4 – Now, click on the ‘Join’ button on the Principles of Casting Technology course page. That’s it! You should now be enrolled in the course.
NOTE – You should carefully check the last enrolment date on the Swayam portal.
Application Details
You can join the Principles of Casting Technology program without filling any application form. Just open the Swayam website in your web browser, log in or sign up for an account, provide basic details like your email ID, education, full name, etc. and enrol in the course.
To appear in the exam for the Principles of Casting Technology certification, you need to fill an online registration form. Without submitting this application form, you cannot sit in the offline exam.
The Syllabus
- Introduction to Casting technology
- Solidification analysis for metals and alloys
- Technology of patternmaking
- Study of molding sands and their testing methods
- Technology of mouldmaking and coremaking
- Special sand moulding processes
- Principles of gating design for castings
- Principles of risering design for castings
- Special casting methods
- Melting furnaces
- Melting and pouring practices for production of Cast Iron family
- Steel and non-ferrous metals and alloys
- Fettling and Heat treatment of castings
- Casting defect and its diagnostic methods
Evaluation process
The program is free to access and learn from. However, you must take the offline exam if you wish to receive the Principles of Casting Technology certification. This written test will take place in designated exam centres across India. Specific details on timing and exam date can be found on the Swayam portal.
Additional details on exam centres, conditions, etc., will be released when the registration URL becomes available. You have to fill the online registration form through this URL and pay the exam fee to enlist yourself for the Principles of Casting Technology course exam.