Earn your certification in aluminum sand molding from the NFFS Academy and U. of Akron
As part of the NFFS Academy program, NFFS, THORS eLearning Solutions, and The University of Akron have partnered to offer a Certificate of Completion program in Green Sand Molding for Aluminum Foundries.
This self-paced program covers concepts associated with aluminum melting, casting, green sand systems, mold design, heat treat operations and destructive metallurgical testing. The full Green Sand Molding for Aluminum Foundries Certificate of Completion program can be purchased at a discount of over $500 for NFFS members.
Upon successful completion of the Certificate Exam, you will receive an official Certificate of Completion from The University of Akron. Alternatively, individuals who have already taken the covered castings and materials courses or who are well-versed in the covered topics may purchased the Certificate Exam Only.
The full Green Sand Molding for Aluminum Foundries Certificate of Completion Program can be purchased for $720 for NFFS members or $1,280 for non-members. The Certificate Exam Only can be purchased for a $200 exam fee. To receive NFFS member pricing, you must follow the instructions for creating a NFFS Academy account at www.nffs.org/academy.
The Green Sand Molding for Aluminum Foundries Certificate of Completion program includes the following courses that are designed to be completed in approximately 15 hours:
- Engineering Drawings for Castings Course
- Aluminum Melting Fundamentals Course
- Aluminum Casting Fundamentals Course
- Green Sand Properties Course
- Green Sand Equipment and Process Control Course
- Gating and Risering Basics Course
- Heat Treating Basics Course
- Destructive Metallurgical Testing Course
The included Green Sand Molding for Aluminum Foundries Certificate Exam assesses the learner’s knowledge on the equipment, processes, and general terminology associated with aluminum melting and casting foundries. Learners are also tested on the properties, chemistry, casting grades, processes, and common defects associated with casting aluminum components. The topics pertaining to the science of producing quality green sand are also assessed, including the various properties, equipment, processes, process optimization, controlling variables, monitoring, and interpreting data such as common green sand related defects. Learners are tested on the fundamental terminology used in engineering drawings for casting products along with the design parameters of the mold that impact casting quality. The common concepts and terminology involved in modern heat treating operations, safety tips, and best practices along with the equipment and terminology associated with destructive metallurgical testing are also assessed.
For more information about the NFFS Academy, go to www.nffs.org/academy.