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IAP 2012 Activity


Introduction to Metal Casting
Mike Tarkanian
Tue Jan 17 thru Fri Jan 20, 09:30-11:30am, 8-014, Group 1
Mon Jan 23 thru Fri Jan 27, 09:30-11:30am, 8-014, Group 2

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 09-Dec-2011
Limited to 6 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None

NOTE NOVEMBER 7, 2011: THE CLASS IS FULL

Students in this class will learn the techniques necessary for investment casting metals. We’ll first make models of the items to be cast – either by sculpting wax into the desired shape, or by casting wax into a rubber mold of an existing object. We will then build ceramic shells around the models, burn out the wax, and cast molten bronze, brass or aluminum into the resulting mold. If time permits, we will also cover the basics of sand casting.

Applicants should state their group preference when signing up.
Contact: Mike Tarkanian, 8-003, x3-5946, tarky@mit.edu
Sponsor: Materials Science and Engineering
Latest update: 18-Nov-2011


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