2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

Location

John Deere Auditorium, Curris Business Building, University of Nothern Iowa

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

Document Type

poster

Abstract

Green sand molding operation remains the primary molding operation in producing high quantity. Castings are primarily used for the automotive, agriculture, and construction industry. Examples of some Iowan foundry operations using this type of molding system are John Deere in Waterloo, Progressive Foundry in Perry, and Viking Pump in Cedar Falls. Though each of these foundries use the same basic molding process, namely, sand, clay, and water, termed green sand. The production equipment, size, and metal poured requires unique quality conditions and mixtures to optimize quality.

Start Date

26-7-2024 11:00 AM

End Date

26-7-2024 1:30 PM

Event Host

Summer Undergraduate Research Program, University of Northern Iowa

Faculty Advisor

Scott R. Giese

Department

Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management

File Format

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John Deere Auditorium, Curris Business Building, University of Nothern Iowa

Green sand molding operation remains the primary molding operation in producing high quantity. Castings are primarily used for the automotive, agriculture, and construction industry. Examples of some Iowan foundry operations using this type of molding system are John Deere in Waterloo, Progressive Foundry in Perry, and Viking Pump in Cedar Falls. Though each of these foundries use the same basic molding process, namely, sand, clay, and water, termed green sand. The production equipment, size, and metal poured requires unique quality conditions and mixtures to optimize quality.