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MSATCM403A
Evaluate mould design and gating
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
In a typical scenario, a metallurgical technician will be required to examine a mould design and draw some conclusions as to the appropriateness of gating, running and feeding design, or alternatively make some recommendations as to design.
This unit covers the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate mould design, gating, running and feeding of castings (known as methoding) including understanding the solidification process and techniques to eliminate defects to meet specified quality requirements.
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