After undergoing the programme, the participants will be able to -

• Understand various casting processes
• Understand gating and risering system to trouble shoot casting defects
• Understand pattern and its importance in defect prevention
• Understand various casting defects and its remedies
• Understand DFM requirements of casting in part design to avoid casting defects
• Understand importance of casting simulation in trouble shooting of casting defects

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.