NFFS Academy Course Spotlight: Green Sand Defect Analysis
The NFFS Academy is an online e-learning portal developed in partnership with THORS eLearning Solutions to provide cutting edge employee training programs to foundry industry employees. NFFS members receive extended time (90 days) to complete courses and pay only $75 per course, a discount of 35-80% over non-member pricing. For more information and to create a NFFS Academy account, go to www.nffs.org/academy.
Course Spotlight: Green Sand Defect Analysis
Green Sand Defect Analysis is an examination of the appearance, root causes, and potential preventative measures for defects common to green sand systems. Presented in THORS’ highly visual and interactive learning format, this course is designed to improve the ability of foundry employees to recognize and correct green sand related defects.
Member Price through NFFS Academy: $75
Non-Member Price: $180
Learning Objectives
- Understand some of the basic defects associated with mold handling and ventilation.
- Differentiate between the various types of potential gas defects for green sand castings.
- Recall the defects that are caused by ventilation related problems.
- Identify the common green sand defects associated with expansion and erosion.
Related courses available through the NFFS Academy:
- Green Sand Equipment and Process Control
- Green Sand Properties
- Green Sand Testing
- Green Sand Molding for Aluminum Foundries (Full Certificate of Completion Program)
If you need assistance logging in to NFFS Academy or creating your NFFS Academy account, please contact Erin Russell at erin@nffs.org or (847) 263-3451.