4-Day Residential Certificate Course at IIT Bombay on September 11-14, 2003

Art to Science

Know the why and how of computer-aided casting design (methoding), simulation, rapid tooling development and manufacturability analysis. Learn why these technologies are useful, friendly and cost-effective. Find out how to leverage them to survive and grow in a competitive environment. The lectures will be reinforced with live examples, assignments and computer-hands-on sessions. Participants who attend all sessions and clear a test will receive a Certificate from IIT Bombay.

Who and Why

This course is specially developed for casting product designers, foundry engineers, toolmakers, consultants, engineering/polytechnic teachers and researchers with little or no prior exposure to casting and/or computers. All types of castings, ferrous and non-ferrous, by sand and permanent mold, will be covered. By gaining a better understanding of the theory and logic involved, the participants will be able to practice (or teach others) how to:

- design process-friendly cast products (shorter lead-time)
- predict and prevent casting defects (higher quality assurance)
- improve material and energy utilization (lower costs).

The workshop will also provide an opportunity to initiate links with IIT for further guidance and assistance in developing, benchmarking, adopting and customizing the software tools.

Workshop Faculty

The course is coordinated by Prof B Ravi, Mechanical Engineering Department, IIT Bombay. He has been teaching the subject and developing casting software algorithms for 12 years. He has written 50 technical papers, trained over 400 practicing engineers and given many invited lectures in India and abroad on related topics.

Topics and Schedule

Course Material

Participants will receive comprehensive lecture notes, additional reading material, and a CD with presentation slides and casting related software. There will be computer-hands-on sessions, problem-solving exercises, overnight assignments and a test at the end.

Registration

The course is residential and the seats are limited. Accommodation is reserved in the IIT Guest House near Powai Lake, from Sept 10th evening to 14th evening. The registration fee is Rs.7,500 for participants from industry and Rs.6,000 for those from academic institutes. This includes the cost of all course material, food and accommodation (AC, double sharing basis). It does not cover the cost of travel to IIT Bombay.

The registration will start on July 1, 2003 and will be on a first-come-first-serve basis, until the seats are filled. The number of participants will be limited to 2 per organization. Please send the registration form and fees by demand draft drawn in favor of "The Registrar, IIT Bombay - CEP Account".

Transfer of registration (to another participant) and cancellations will be allowed until 10 days before the start of the course. If the course is cancelled for any reason, the liability of the organizers is limited to returning the registration fees.

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