Metal casting is one of the oldest manufacturing process, which basically involves pouring molten metal into a mould cavity, where upon solidification it takes the shape of the cavity. Beauty of this process is, any complicated shape in any metal can be casted.

Metal casting is a complicated process with many process variables. There are numerous opportunities for things to go wrong in a casting operation, resulting in quality defects in the product. A casting defect is an undesired irregularity in a metal casting process. Some defects can be tolerated while others can be repaired, otherwise they must be eliminated. It is a great challenge to work on casting defects and eliminate them.

Keeping this in view, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) is organizing a training programme on "Defect Analysis and Troubleshooting of Casting".

This Program will be conducted by Mr. Ganapathi K N.

Mr. Ganapathi K. N. is currently associated with IMTMA as a faculty member, following his retirement from his full-time role at the organisation. He brings with him over 32 years of rich experience, including 16 years in the industry and 16 years in academics and training.

A postgraduate in Metal Casting Science and Engineering from UVCE, Bengaluru, Mr. Ganapathi has held various positions in both ferrous and non-ferrous foundries prior to joining IMTMA. He possesses in-depth knowledge of foundry operations and has successfully provided practical solutions to a wide range of foundry-related challenges.

During his career, he has delivered specialized training programs in the metal casting domain to more than 300 engineers from various manufacturing organizations across India. In addition, he has also taught metal casting topics to postgraduate engineering students, contributing significantly to industry-oriented technical education.