Fettling & Inspection of Casting

This course provides a simple and practical understanding of fettling and inspection processes used after casting. Participants learn how to remove unwanted metal such as runners, risers, gates, fins, and flash from cast components. The course explains different fettling tools, machines, and safe working methods used in foundries. It covers cleaning methods such as grinding, shot blasting, chipping, and surface cleaning. Participants learn how to prepare castings for proper inspection and finishing. The course introduces visual inspection methods for identifying surface defects and casting irregularities. It also explains basic dimensional inspection using measuring tools and gauges. Participants learn how to identify common casting defects and understand their possible causes. The course focuses on maintaining quality, accuracy, and safety during fettling and inspection operations. Overall, it helps participants develop practical skills for producing clean, accurate, and quality castings.