Intership Report
Intership Report
Intership Report
CHAPTER 1
INTODUCTION TO COMPANY
1.1 : Company Profile
Established in the year 1999, we are a well-established Firm engaged in the manufacturing
and supplying of graded gray iron castings. Our foundry located at Belgaum, which has staff strength
of 100 people. Our range, which includes valve casting, butterfly valve casting, coupling castings,
pulley castings, cast iron coupling, cast iron pulley, auto pumps and many other products that are
widely used in various segments such as motor industry, automobiles, and engineering industry.
We provide customized solutions to our valuable clients and package consignments as per their
specifications. Under the able guidance of our CEO Mr. Mahesh S Kudale, he enabled us to achieve
a remarkable progress in our field. Our efficient team coupled with advanced machineries helps us
to meet the bulk demands from the market. We have a huge client network throughout the country.
quality is our prime focus. Our quality auditors supervise every stage of production and conduct
various quality tests to ensure the supreme quality of our range. We are in process to the target of
achieving ISO certificate for the quality of our product. Our well-equipped manufacturing unit helps
to meet the huge demands from our clients. We have 2 manufacturing units, which are spread over
a large area of 40000 square meters for the sufficient production. Owing to these reasons we have a
wide client base all over the country.
1.2: Customers
Rati – Trans power Equipment, Pune (Coupling Manufactures).
Dell Valve – Pune (Valve Manufacturer).
Pragati Automation (CNC machinery Parts).
Normax Valve Pune (Non-Returning Valve)
Alex Grinders Lonava, Mumbai (Machine Parts).
CHAPTER 2
INTRODUCTION TO FOUNDRY
Procedure
First clean the Muller machine.
Pour the fine and rough sand in Muller machine.
Rotate the Muller machine and slowly pour the silicate into it and rotate up to 3 minutes.
Use the sand for 60 minutes.
Use co2 gas for this sand mold.
Green Sand
Composition (for 400kg):
Return sand – 90% (360kg)
Fresh sand – 8% (32kg)
Bentonite – 1.125% (4.5kg)
C-coal – 0.625% (2.5kg)
Water – 15-30 liter
Procedure
First clean the Muller machine.
Pour the return sand and fresh sand in Muller machine.
Mix the water in to it and rotate the muller machine for 2 minutes.
Mix bentonite and c-coal in to it and rotate the muller machine for 3 minutes.
Then the sand is ready for use.
Procedure
First clean the Muller machine.
Pour the return sand and fresh sand in Muller machine.
Rotate the muller machine and slowly add core oil in to it.
Mix bentonite and dextrin in to it and rotate for two minutes.
Rotate the muller machine for 3 minutes.
Then the prepared sand is ready for use.
Procedure
First clean the Muller machine.
Pour the return sand and fresh sand in Muller machine.
Then add slowly resin in to it.
Rotate the muller machine for 3 minutes.
Then the prepared sand is ready for use.
As per the weight of core take the prepared sand and add some amount of hardener in to it,
mix it with hand and fill the core.
As per the weight of core take the prepared sand and add some amount of hardener in to it,
mix it with hand and fill the core.
CHAPTER 3
SAND TESTING
3.1: Quality Plan for Green Sand and Sand testing
Quality plan for green sand is listed in blow table 3.1.
Table 3.1: Quality plan for green sand testing
Parameters Acceptance Criteria
Green compression strength 900 to 1300 gms/cm
Permeability 100 to 200
Moisture 3 to 4.2%
Dead clay Max 4%
Active clay 8 to 10
Total clay 11 to 13
Compatibility 40 to 50
Procedure
20 to 50 gms of prepared sand is placed in the pan and is heated by an infrared heater bulb for
2 to 3 minutes.
The moisture in the Moulding sand is thus evaporated.
Moulding sand is taken out of the pan and reweighed.
The percentage of moisture can be calculated from the difference in the weights, of the original
moist and the consequently dried sand samples.
Percentage of moisture content = (W1-W2)/ (W1) %
Where, W1- Weight of the sand before drying,
W2- Weight of the sand after drying
Permeability Test
The quantity of air that will pass through a standard specimen of the sand at a particular pressure
condition is called the permeability of the sand.
Following are the major parts of the permeability test equipment, which is shown in Fig.3.3:
1. An inverted bell jar, which floats in a water.
2. Specimen tube, for the purpose of hold the equipment
3. A manometer (measure the air pressure)
Procedure
1. The air (2000cc volume) held in the bell jar is forced to pass through the sand specimen.
2. At this time air entering the specimen equal to the air escaped through the specimen
3. Take the pressure reading in the manometer.
4. Note the time required for 2000cc of air to pass the sand
5. Calculate the permeability number
6.Permeability number (N) = ((V x H) / (A x P x T))
Where,
V-Volume of air (cc)
H-Height of the specimen (mm)
A-Area of the specimen (mm22)
P-Air pressure (gm / cm2)
T-Time taken by the air to pass through the sand
Compression/Shear Test
Use: The instrument is used to determine various strength of specimen Fig. 3.4.
Procedure
Place the compression/shear pads in location.
Put cylindrical specimen between two pads.
Apply the load till it breaks
Note down the pressure which indicates compression/shear strength of sand.
CHAPTER 4
PATTERNS
Everything in the foundry has to start with a “pattern”. A pattern or tooling is a full-size
model of the part you are trying to cast. It is replica of the product and is shown in Fig. 4.1 and
4.2. Patterns can be made of various materials such as mahogany, metal, plastic or Styrofoam. It
is very important to have suitable pattern, for the quality of the casting is influenced by the quality
of the pattern.
Patterns are made in order to reach customer requirements. In KIW patterns are given by the
customers and as per the requirement of customer the products are made. The production is batch
type production where different products are produced in batches.
4.1 : Types of Patterns
There are three main types of patterns
Loose Patterns
A loose pattern is the wood counterpart of the casting, with the proper allowance in dimensions
for contraction and machining. A loose pattern may be made in one piece or it may be split
into the cope and drag pieces to make Moulding easier.
Mounted Patterns
Patterns fastened permanently to a flat board, called a match plate, are known as mounted
patterns.
The main advantage of the mounted pattern over the loose pattern is that it is easier to use and
store. For these reasons, a mounted pattern is generally warranted when several of the castings
(say, five or more) are to be made during one "run" or when the casting is made at frequent
intervals.
Another advantage of the mounted pattern is that a pattern of the gating system also can be
mounted on the match plate. This practice of Moulding the gating system eliminates the loose
sand that often results when gates are hand cut. As a result, the castings produced usually are
better than those produced with the loose patterns.
Core Boxes Patterns
Core boxes are actually negative patterns. When looking at a pattern, one sees the casting in
its actual shape. A core box on the other hand shows the cavity which will be created by the
core.
Core boxes are used not only to make cores for holes in castings but also to make parts of a
mold.
In some cases, a pattern cannot be made so that it can be drawn. In such a case, the part of the
casting which would hinder drawing is made as a core that can be placed in the mold after the
pattern proper has been withdrawn.
CHAPTER 5
MOULDING
Moulding is one of the earliest metal-shaping method known to human beings. It generally
means pouring molten metal into a refractory mould with cavity of the shape to be made, and
allowing it to solidify. When solidified, the desired metal objects are taken out from the refractory
mould either by breaking the mould or by taking the apart.
5.1: Types of Moulding
There are mainly three types of Moulding used in “Kudale Iron Work”
1. Green sand moulding
2. Silicate sand (co2) sand moulding
3. Shell moulding
Runner
The horizontal portion of the gating system that connects the sprues to the gates.
Mould Cavity
The combined open area of the moulding material and core, where the metal is poured to produce
the casting.
Core
An insert in the mold that produces internal features in the casting, such as holes.
CHAPTER 6
MATERAILS AND MATERIAL PROPERTIES
6.1: Materials
Cast Iron (CI)
1. FG -150
2. FG-200
3. FG-220
4. FG-260
5. FG-300
FG-200
Chemical Properties
1. Carbon = 3.3 - 3.6%
2. Silicon = 1.50 - 2.20%
3. Carbon Equivalent = 3.64 -4.15%
4. Manganese = 0.4 -0.8%
5. Phosphorus = 0.06 -0.120%
6. Sulphur = 0.08% max
Mechanical Properties
1. Tensile Strength = Min 20.00 kg/mm2
2. Brinell Hard Ness Number = 160-220 BHN
Thermal Properties
1. Melting Temperature or Tapping Temperature = 1400-1480 °C
2. Pouring Temperature = 1330-1380 °C
Micro-Structure
1. Ferelite = 85% min
2. Pearlite = 15% max
3. Nodularity =80% max
4. Nodal Count= 175 Max
FG-220
Chemical Properties
1. Carbon = 3.4 - 3.6%
2. Silicon = 1.80 – 1.95%
3. Carbon Equivalent = 3.95 -4.20%
4. Manganese = 0.5-0.65%
5. Phosphorus = 0.06 -0.120%
6. Sulphur = 0.08% max
Mechanical Properties
1. Tensile Strength = Min 15.00 kg/mm2
2. Brinell Hard Ness Number = 130-180 BHN
Thermal Properties
1. Melting Temperature or Tapping Temperature = 1400-1450 °C
2. Pouring Temperature = 1330-1385 °C
Micro-Structure
1. Ferelite = 85% min
2. Pearlite = 15% max
3. Nodularity =80% max
4. Nodal Count= 175 Max
FG-260
Chemical Properties
1. Carbon = 3.10 - 3.40%
2. Silicon = 1.60 - 2.0%
3. Carbon Equivalent = 3.64 -4.10%
4. Manganese = 0.6 -0.8%
5. Phosphorus = 0.06 -0.120%
6. Sulphur = 0.08% max
Mechanical Properties
1. Tensile Strength = Min 26.00 kg/mm2
2. Brinell Hard Ness Number = 180-230 BHN
Thermal Properties
1. Melting Temperature or Tapping Temperature = 1420-1480 °C
2. Pouring Temperature = 1330-1385 °C
Micro-Structure
1. Ferelite = 85% min
2. Pearlite = 15% max
3. Nodularity =80% max
4. Nodal Count= 175 Max
FG-300
Chemical Properties
1. Carbon = 3.10 - 3.25%
2. Silicon = 1.60 – 1.9%
3. Carbon Equivalent = 3.6-3.9%
4. Manganese = 0.6-0.9%
5. Phosphorus = 0.06-0.120%
6. Sulphur = 0.08% max
7. Chromium = 0.2-0.8
Mechanical Properties
1. Tensile Strength = Min 30.00 kg/mm2
2. Brinell Hard Ness Number = 197-240 BHN
Thermal Properties
1. Melting Temperature or Tapping Temperature = 1400-1480 °C
2. Pouring Temperature = 1330-1385 °C
Micro-Structure
1. Ferelite = 85% min
2. Pearlite = 15% max
3. Nodularity =80% max
4. Nodal Count= 175 Max
SG-400/15
Chemical Properties
1. Carbon = 3.4-3.8%
2. Silicon = 2.4-2.8%
3. Carbon Equivalent = 4.15-4.50%
4. Manganese = 0.15-0.3%
5. Phosphorus = 0.06% max
6. Sulphur = 0.03% max
7. Magnesium =0.03-0.06% max
Mechanical Properties
1. Tensile Strength = Min 400.00 kg/mm2
2. Brinell Hard Ness Number = 130-207 BHN
3. Yield Strength = Min 250.00 kg/mm2
4. Elongation = 15% min
Thermal Properties
1. Melting Temperature or Tapping Temperature = 1385-1530 °C
2. Pouring Temperature = 1320-1385 °C
Micro-Structure
1. Ferrite = 90% min
2. Pearlite = <10%
3. Carbides = <5%
4. Nodal Count = 200-250 nodules/mm2
SG400/18
Chemical Properties
1. Carbon = 3.40- 3.8%
2. Silicon = 2.3 - 2.70%
3. Carbon Equivalent = 4.15 -4.50%
4. Manganese = 0.4% Max
5. Phosphorus = 0.06% Max
6. Sulphur = 0.03% Max
7. Magnesium = 0.03-0.06% Max
Mechanical Properties
1. Tensile Strength = Min 400.00kg/mm2
2. Yield Strength = 250.00 kg/mm2
3. Brinell Hard Ness Number = 130-180 BHN
Thermal Properties
1. Melting Temperature or Tapping Temperature = 1530-1580 °C
2. Pouring Temperature = 1330-1385 °C
Micro-Structure
1. Ferrite = 90% min
2. Pearlite = <10%
3. Carbides = <5%
4. Nodal Count = 200-250 nodules/mm2
SG450/10
Chemical Properties
1. Carbon = 3.4 - 3.8%
2. Silicon = 2.4 – 2.8%
3. Carbon Equivalent = 4.15-4.50%
4. Manganese = 0.4-0.4%
5. Phosphorus = 0.06% max
6. Sulphur = 0.03% max
7. Magnesium= 0.03 – 0.06 max
Mechanical Properties
1. Tensile Strength = 450 N/mm2 min
2. Brinell Hard Ness Number = 149 - 207 BHN
3. Yield strength = 310 N/mm2
Thermal Properties
1. Melting Temperature or Tapping Temperature = 1532 - 1570 °C
2. Pouring Temperature = 1320-1385 °C
Micro-Structure
1. Ferelite = 85% min
2. Pearlite = 15% max
3. Nodularity =80% max
4. Nodal Count= 175 Max
SG450/12
Chemical Properties
1. Carbon = 3.40- 3.8%
2. Silicon = 2.3 - 2.70%
3. Carbon Equivalent = 4.15 -4.50%
4. Manganese = 0.4% Max
5. Phosphorus = 0.06% Max
6. Sulphur = 0.03% Max
7. Magnesium = 0.03-0.06% Max
Mechanical Properties
1. Tensile Strength = Min 400.00 kg/mm2
2. Yield Strength = 250.00 kg/mm2
3. Brinell Hard Ness Number = 130-180 BHN
Thermal Properties
1. Melting Temperature or Tapping Temperature = 1530-1580 °C
2. Pouring Temperature = 1330-1385 °C
Micro-Structure
1. Ferrite = 90% min
2. Pearlite = <10%
3. Carbides = <5%
4. Nodal Count = 200-250 nodules/mm2
SG500/7
Chemical Properties
1. Carbon = 3.30 – 3.7%
2. Silicon = 2.3 – 2.8%
3. Carbon Equivalent =4.10 – 4.45%
4. Manganese = 0.25 – 0.40%
5. Phosphorus = 0.06% max
6. Sulphur = 0.03% max
7. Magnesium = 0.02 – 0.06 max
8. Cupper = 0.2 – 0.5%
Mechanical Properties
1. Tensile Strength = 500 N/mm2 min
2. Brinell Hard Ness Number = 160 – 246 BHN
3. Yield strength = 320 N/mm2
4. Elongation = 07%
Thermal Properties
1. Melting Temperature or Tapping Temperature = 1530 – 1570 °C
2. Pouring Temperature = 1330-1385 °C
Micro-Structure
1. Ferrite = 40 – 60%
2. Pearlite = 40 - 60% min
3. Carbides = 80% min
4. Nodal Count = 175 nodules/mm2 min
SG550/6
Chemical Properties
1. Carbon = 3 – 3.6 %
2. Silicon = 2.20 – 2.9%
3. Carbon Equivalent =3.8 – 4.3%
4. Manganese = 0.32 – 0.6%
5. Phosphorus = 0.06% max
6. Sulphur = 0.03% max
7. Magnesium = 0.03 – 0.05 max
8. Cupper = 0.3 – 0.45%
Mechanical Properties
1. Tensile Strength = 515 N/mm2 min
2. Brinell Hard Ness Number = 180 - 260 BHN
3. Yield strength = 380 N/mm2
4. Elongation = 06%
Thermal Properties
1. Melting Temperature or Tapping Temperature = 1530 - 1580 °C
2. Pouring Temperature = 1300-1385 °C
Micro-Structure
1. Ferrite = 40 – 60%
2. Pearlite = 40 - 60% min
3. Nodularity = 80% min
4. Nodal Count = 175 nodules/mm2 min
SG600/03
Chemical Properties
1. Carbon = 3.30 – 3.7%
2. Silicon = 2.2 – 2.7%
3. Carbon Equivalent =4.10 – 4.40%
4. Manganese = 0.25 – 0.50%
5. Phosphorus = 0.06% max
6. Sulphur = 0.03% max
7. Magnesium = 0.03 – 0.06 max
8. Cupper = 0.5 – 1.57%
Mechanical Properties
1. Tensile Strength = 600 N/mm2 min
2. Brinell Hard Ness Number = 187 – 270 BHN
3. Yield strength = 370 N/mm2
4. Elongation = 03%
Thermal Properties
Melting Temperature or Tapping Temperature = 1530 – 1570 °C
Pouring Temperature = 1330-1385 °C
Micro-Structure
1. Ferrite = 15%
2. Pearlite = 85% min
3. Nodularity = 80% min
4. Nodal Count = 175 nodules/mm2 min
SG700/03
Chemical Properties
1. Carbon = 3 %
2. Silicon = 2.50%
3. Carbon Equivalent =3.80 – 4.20%
4. Manganese = 0.4 – 0.75%
5. Phosphorus = 0.06% max
6. Sulphur = 0.03% max
7. Magnesium = 0.03 – 0.06 max
8. Cupper = 0.7 – 1.5%
Mechanical Properties
1. Tensile Strength = 689 N/mm2 min
2. Brinell Hard Ness Number = 241 - 302 BHN
3. Yield strength = 483 N/mm2
4. Elongation = 03%
Thermal Properties
1. Melting Temperature or Tapping Temperature = 1530 – 1570 °C
2. Pouring Temperature = 1330-1385 °C
Micro-Structure
1. Ferrite = 40 – 60%
2. Pearlite = 40 - 60% min
3. Carbides = 80% min
4. Nodal Count = 175 nodules/mm2 min
CHAPTER 7
MELTING
Melting, is a physical process that results in the phase transition of a substance from
a solid to a liquid. This occurs when the internal energy of the solid increases, typically by the
application of heat or pressure, which increases the substance's temperature to the melting point.
At the melting point, the ordering of ions or molecules in the solid breaks down to a less ordered
state, and the solid melts to become a liquid.
Substances in the molten state generally have reduced viscosity as the temperature increases.
An exception to this principle is the element sulfur, whose viscosity increases to a point due
to polymerization and then decreases with higher temperatures in its molten state.
Some organic compounds melt through mesophases, states of partial order between solid and
liquid.
Enoclent: Used to maintain Temperature of the molten metal.
Slag Powder: Used to remove slag from the molten metal.
Lime stone: Used to remove unwanted material. (only used in cupola furnace)
7.1: Furnace
A furnace is a device used for high-temperature heating. The name derives from Latin word
Fornax, which means oven. The heat energy to fuel a furnace may be supplied directly by fuel
combustion, by electricity such as the electric arc furnace, or through induction heating in
induction furnaces.
Features
The design of the furnaces is in such a way to consume fuel and heat as less as possible in a given
time that requires low labor cost.
Efficient Features
The amount of heat that is to be given is prior determined to the material. There exists a sufficiency
in the liberation within the furnace to heat the required stock. A proper heat transfer from the gases
to the surface of the heating stock takes pace.
Temperature should be uniform within the stock. The heat loss from the furnace is minimized to
the least possible. In the furnace the product of the flue gases directly comes in contact with the
provided stock.
7.2: Components of Industrial Furnace
In industrial furnaces it serves the purpose of heating i.e. it serves as a reactor to provide
heats to the reaction. The design of the furnaces varies however the basic features are most
common among all of them. Above Fig. 7.1 shows schematic diagram of industrial furnace.
In industries commonly, secondary fluids are heated in these furnaces with special additives
like anti rust and with high heat transfer efficiency. Thus, heated fluid is circulated in the whole
plant where heat is needed instead of direct heating of the stock material in the product line. The
material can be volatile or may be prone to cracking with the furnace temperature.
Types:
Blast furnace
Open hearth Furnace
Induction furnace
Electric Arc Furnace
Reverberator furnace
Cupola Furnace
7.3: Induction Furnace
Induction heating of metal will provide heat required for the electrical furnace. Induction
furnace will provide clean, energy efficient and well controlled process of melting when it is
compared with other processes (Fig.7.2). In most of the modern foundries use this type of furnaces
instead of cupolas to melt cast iron as the former emits lots of duct along with other pollutants.
The capacity ranges from less than one kilogram to hundred tones capacity are used in melting
iron, steel, copper and aluminum and other precious metals. As the process does not use
combustion, material temperature is not higher than the required to melt it. This processing
prevents the loss of valuable alloying elements. The induction furnace lacks in the refining capacity
where the charge materials clean the oxidation products and the known composition. The alloying
elements may have a chance to lose alloying elements due to oxidation.
The bottom of the cylinder is fitted with doors which swing down and out to 'drop bottom'.
The top where gases escape can be open or fitted with a cap to prevent rain from entering the
cupola. To control emissions a cupola may be fitted with a cap that is designed to pull the gases
into a device to cool the gases and remove particulate matter.
The shell of the cupola, being usually made of steel, has refractory brick and plastic
refractory patching material lining it. The bottom is lined in a similar manner but often a clay and
sand mixture (bod) may be used, as this lining is temporary. Finely divided coal (sea coal) can be
mixed with the clay lining so when heated the coal decomposes and the bod becomes slightly
friable, easing the opening up of the tap holes.[3] The bottom lining is compressed or 'rammed'
against the bottom doors. Some cupolas are fitted with cooling jackets to keep the sides cool and
with oxygen injection to make the coke fire burn hotter.
CHAPTER 8
FINISHING AND INSPECTION
Finishing works castings mainly includes,
Shot Blasting and
Grinding
8.2 : Grinding
To remove unwanted material from the casting, grinding process is used. Using grinding
machines unwanted material is removed and inspected. These products are ready for dispatch.
CHAPTER 9
LABORATORY
Machine used in the Lab is determined the sand testing methods used in your operation to
understand how those readings reflect both the consistency of your molding sand and the quality
of your castings.
Test Producer
Spray the tube conditioner swab with liquid release agent. This should be done as necessary
to maintain the swab in a slightly moistened condition.
Slide the specimen tube down over the conditioner and back again, then place one cup over
the end of the tube and set up vertically with the cup at the base.
Weigh out sufficient sand to form a test piece when rammed. Transfer to the specimen tube.
Use the cam positioned on the left-hand side of the rammer to raise the plunger of the rammer.
Rotate the cam to release the plunger head to enable it to enter the tube and come to rest gently
on the sand.
9.2: Sand Compression Strength Testing
Compressive strength or compression strength is the capacity of a material or structure to
withstand loads tending to reduce size, as opposed to tensile strength, which withstands loads
tending to elongate.
In other words, compressive strength resists compression (being pushed together), whereas
tensile strength resists tension (being pulled apart). In the study of strength of materials, tensile
strength, compressive strength, and shear strength can be analyzed independently.
Test Producer
Prepare the standard specimen of diameter of 50mm ×50mm height on std. sand rammer.
Place the specimen between the compression pads (Universal Strength Machine) so that plain
surfaces of the specimen touch against the pads.
Rotate the loading wheel clockwise until the load starts applying on specimen (this will be seen
by movement of the pressure gauge) needle till the specimen collapse with the forward
movement of needle. The red idle pointer also moves along with the needle.
As soon as the sample collapse the needle returns while the red idle pointer remains at the
maximum reading before collapse of the specimen.
Compression Strength scale (CS scale) indicated by the idle pointer i.e. compression strength.
9.3: Permeability Test Machine
Permeability is a property of foundry sand with respect to how well the sand can
vent, i.e. how well gases pass through the sand. And in other words, permeability is the property
by which we can know the ability of material to transmit fluid/gases. The permeability is
commonly tested to see if it is correct for the casting conditions.
Test Producer
Prepare the standard sand specimen of Día 2ˮ×2ˮ height with the help of std. Rammer.
Take specimen tube with rammed specimen and place it inverted over the rubber sealing bush.
Start the instrument indicator will glow and confirm that that permeability meter reads 100mm
on WC scale.
Put the valve on P position and read the permeability number.
Find the permeability number directly from the pressure gauge according to the orifice used.
Put the valve on O position.
Whenever the air tank goes downward lift the air drum slowly up keeping valve in D position
to avoid any water entering the air tube.
Repeat the producer three times by fresh sample of sand test each time and take the reading.
Test Producer
Take 50gm or 100gm of dry sand and place in the top sieve of a series and close the lid.
Place the whole assembly of sieves on the vibratory sieve shaker and clamp it.
Switch on the motor and allow the sieve assembly to vibrate for 5 minutes. Then switch off the
motor.
Collect the sand particles retained in each of the sieve separately and weigh in Electronic
weighing scale and enter into the tabular column. Calculate the percentage weight retained by
each of the sieves. Multiply this value with the multiplier for each sieve.
9.5: Clay Test Machine
Test Producer
Take 100g of base sand in a wash bottle and add 475ml of distilled water and 25ml of NaOH
solution to it.
Using the mechanical stirrer, stir the mixtures for about 5 minutes add distilled water to make
up the level to 6"height. Stir the mixture again for 2 minutes. Now allow the content of the
bottle to settle down.
Siphon out 5” level of unclean water using a standard siphon.
Add distilled water again up to 6" height and stir the content again. Allow the mixture to settle
down for 5minutes.
Siphon out 5” level of water from the bottom of the bottle
Repeat the above procedure for 3-4times till the water becomes clear in the wash bottle.
Transfer the wet sand from the bottle in to a tray and dry in it in an oven at 110 o C to remove
moisture. Note down the dry sand weight accurately. Using the calculations find percentage of
clay.
Result
Total clay content is listed in the table 9.1.
Table 9.1: The clay content in the given green sand is
Dead Clay 3 to 3.5
Active Clay 8 to 10
Total Clay 12 to 12.5
9.6: Microscope
A microscope is an instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked
eye. Microscopy is the science of investigating small objects and structures using such an
instrument. Microscopic means invisible to the eye unless aided by a microscope.
Test producer
Grind the S.G. Iron sand to be tested.
Make sure that sample surface is plain/ even.
Rub the surface of sample with right grade of polish paper to remove the burr
Then put water, Alumina paste on velvet macro polish meter platform for mirror finishing.
Then clean the sample with cotton after mirror polishing.
Keep the sample on microscope stage & adjust the focus to count the nodularity.
9.7: Moister tester
Moisture tester is used to measure the percentage of water in a given substance. This
information can be used to determine if the material is ready for use, unexpectedly wet or dry, or
otherwise in need of further inspection. Wood and paper products are very sensitive to their
moisture content. Physical properties are strongly affected by moisture content and high moisture
content for a period of time may progressively degrade a material.
Test producer
Weight the sample accurately by digital balance un-clamp the cap of the tester.
Transfer the sand sample in the cap of the moister tester.
Take one spoons of absorbent compound (Calcium Carbide)
Transfer into the body of eh moister tester.
Hold the body horizontally and place the cap in position.
Bring the clamp in position and tighten the cap with screw. Shake the instrument vigorously.
This ensure sample and the absorbent compound is mixed. Immediately the pointer of the
gauge moves.
Keep the instrument in position. Observe the reading when pointer stops further movement.
This will give the % of moister in the sample directly.
Note the reading.
Result
Moister content in the given green sand material is 3 to 3.7%
9.8: Spectrometer
A spectrometer is a scientific instrument used to separate and measure spectral components
of a physical phenomenon. The capability of spectroscopy to determine chemical
composition drove its advancement and continues to be one of its primary uses. Spectrometers are
used in astronomy to analyze the chemical composition of stars and planets, and spectrometers
gather data on the origin of the universe.
Examples of spectrometers are devices that separate particles, atoms, and molecules by
their mass, momentum, or energy. These types of spectrometers are used in chemical
analysis and particle physics.
Start-up Producer
Switch on the instrument.
Switch on the Organ Gas
Switch on the computer and open the software by entering your name and password.
Set the pressure on the regulator of the cylinder to 4 to 6 bar.
By pressing FB on keyboard, check the flow on Organ flow meter located at the front side of
the instrument to 3 to 4 LPM.
Instrument is ready for analysis after stabilization period 20 min.
The next Spectro machine stabilization after 15 days.
Analysis Producer
On main screen select “Analyze” option.
Select “Base” & matrix/ Types Matrix under which samples to be “Analyzed” & click on
“Finish”
Enter sample ID, GRADE, HEAT NO, & CLICK ON “OK”
Grind the sample to be burned on specimen preparation machine.
Place respective sample on spark chamber.
Press “Ctrl+F7” on the key board till preborn.
The result will be displayed in few seconds.
Take 2 to 3 burns on different spots of the sample.
Save the burns & delete the bad burns by clicking that particular results and then click “Delete
Burn” Button.
Select the print option for printing the Spectro result.
Result
Percentage of different Chemicals present in FG260 Grade list is shown in
Spectro meter analysis table (Table 9.2).
CHAPTER 10
CASTING DEFECTS, ADVANTAGES AND APPLICATIONS
10.1 : Defects in Casting
Improper pattern design
Improper mould and core construction
Improper melting practice
Improper pouring practice
Because of moulding and core making materials
Improper gating system
Improper metal composition
Inadequate melting temp and rate of pouring
10.2 : Advantages
Molten metal flows into small ant section in the molten cavity. Hence any complex shape
can be easily produced.
Practically any material can be casted.
Ideal method is by producing small quantities
Due to small cooling rate from all directions, the properties of casting are same in all
directions.
Any size of casting can be produced up to 200 tons.
Casting is the often cheapest and most direct way of producing a shape with certain
desired mechanical properties.
Certain metals and alloys such as highly creep resistant metal-based alloys for gas
turbines cannot be worked mechanically and can be cast only.
Heavy equipment like machine leads, ship’s propeller, etc. can be thrown easily in the
required size rather than fabricating them by joining several small pieces.
Casting is best suited for composite components requiring different properties in various
directions. These are made by incorporating preferable inserts in a casting. For example,
aluminum conductors into slots in iron armature for electric motors, wear resistant skins
onto shock resistant components.
10.3 : Limitations
1. With normal sand-casting process, the dimensional accuracies and surface finish is less.
2. Defects are unavoidable.
3. Sand casting is labour intensive.
10.4 : Applications
1. Transport: Automobile, Aerospace, Railways and Shipping.
2. Heavy Equipment: Construction, farming and Mining.
3. Machine Tools: Machining, casting, Plastics Moulding, Forging and Extrusion and forming.
4. Plant Machinery: Chemical, Petroleum, Paper, Sugar, Textiles, Steels and thermal plants.
5. Defense: Vehicle, Artillery, Munitions, Storage and Supporting Equipment.
6. Electrical Equipment Machine: Motors, Generators, Pumps and Compressor.
7. Hardware: Plumbing Industry Pipes, Joints, Valves and Fittings.
8. Household: Appliances, Kitchen and Gardening Equipment.
9. Art Objects: Sculptures, Idols, Furniture, Lamp stands and decorative items.
CHAPTER 11
PRODUCTS
11.1 : Products of Kudale Iron Works
Salient features
High tensile strength
High ductility
Specific configurations
Cost effective
Salient features:
Good surface finish
Dimensional accuracy
Durability
Cost effective
Salient features:
High tensile strength
High ductility
Salient features:
High tensile strength
Durability
Dimensional accuracy
Dynamically balanced
a. Auto pumps
b. Motor covers
c. Hubs
d. DC motors
e. Engineering instruments
Salient features
Durability
Dimensional accuracy
Excellent surface finish
Salient features
High tensile strength
Dimensional accuracy
Excellent surface finish
Salient features:
High tensile strength
Dimensional accuracy
CHAPTER 12
STUDENT ROLE AND CONCLUSION
I studied various methods use to produce castings, how moulding process will be carried out to get
good quality casting products. Material used in Kudale iron works and its grades in detail. And
Melting process, Furnaces used for melting the SG-Iron and Cast-Iron materials. How pouring of
molten metal is done.
In laboratory, which instruments are there, how testing will be done using instruments. Sand testing
and standard stand parameters like fine ness, moisture, coal percentage etc. are studied. And
finishing and inspection methods used in Kudale iron works Belagavi.
I came to know Management system of Kudale iron works, behaviour of managerial staff with
labours. And how customers are giving orders to the company, what are the requirements of
customers from and organisation.
Finally, the aim of the study is to analyze the processes used in foundry to produce better quality
castings of cast iron and SG iron. The study has helped me to know the casting technologies and
its defects and problems associated with it. And how foundry industry is working, how product
finishing is takes place, how machining is done. It has also given opportunity to learn about
various casting methods and to analyze how it going to benefits to the organization.
The study was undertaken for four weeks. The study also aims at providing suggestions for
improving casting process and training to the workers and helping to develop the company.
12.2 : Conclusion
In review this internship has been an excellent and rewarding experience. I have been able
to meet and network with so many people that I am sure will be able to help me with opportunities
in the future.
One main thing that I have learned through this internship is time management skills as well
as self-motivation. When I first started, I did not think that I was going to be able to make myself
sit in an office for four hours a day, six days a week. Once I realized what I had to do I organized
my day and work so that I was not overlapping or wasting my hours.
I learned that I needed to be organized and have questions ready for when it was the correct
time to get feedback. From this internship and time management I had to learn how to motivate
myself through being in the office for so many hours.