Program Overview
This intensive two-day program, Comprehensive Casting Techniques and Costing Fundamentals, equips mid-senior professionals with advanced insights into casting processes and costing strategies. Delivered by an industry expert with over 25 years of experience, the course goes beyond theory to explore specialized casting methods, lean optimization, and zero-based costing applications tailored for real-world challenges. Participants will gain practical skills in defect minimization, quality control, and cost-efficiency, with interactive exercises, case studies, and live problem-solving sessions designed to add immediate value to their roles. This is a hands-on, impactful program for professionals seeking actionable solutions in casting and costing.
Features
- Master advanced casting techniques and select appropriate methods for different applications.
- Understand cost drivers in casting processes and implement zero-based costing.
- Analyze real-world casting challenges and apply solutions.
- Optimize casting production for quality and cost efficiency.
Target audiences
- Mid-senior manufacturing professionals, product designers, and engineers.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 21 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Casting Fundamentals Reimagined5
- 1.1Overview of the casting process: key types, stages, and techniques.
- 1.2Introduction to casting terminology: Sand casting, shell molding, die casting, investment casting.
- 1.3Deep dive into the latest advancements in casting materials and techniques.
- 1.4Case studies: Common challenges and solutions in casting process optimization.
- 1.5Group Discussion: Real-world casting issue; identify and evaluate the best approach to resolve it based on current trends and techniques.
- Process Optimization and Lean Casting Techniques4
- Zero-Based Costing in Casting5
- 3.1Introduction to zero-based costing (ZBC) with industry relevance.
- 3.2Comprehensive look at cost drivers: material costs, labor, and machine operations.
- 3.3Methods to control and reduce costs in the casting process.
- 3.4Case Study: Analyzing a casting project’s cost structure and identifying savings.
- 3.5Interactive Element: Group exercise on applying ZBC to a hypothetical casting project.
- Quality Control and Defect Minimization4
- 4.1Key quality control techniques in casting, such as non-destructive testing.
- 4.2Identifying and resolving casting defects (e.g., porosity, shrinkage).
- 4.3Real-Life Examples Sharing: Quality challenges faced in industry settings.
- 4.4Interactive Element: Hands-on defect analysis session with case-based defect scenarios.
- Practical Applications and Real-World Problem Solving3
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