CASTING ACADEMY - SPRING TRAINING SEMINAR 2023

An Educational Experience

ASK Chemicals first launched Casting Academy nearly four decades ago (est. 1980), as a cold box and no-bake seminar. The multiple day event was exclusively for customers and was a value added service dedicated to sustainable foundry education. Today, the mission has not changed, but its reach and depth have expanded.

Casting Academy has broadened its subject matter beyond binder technology and a more comprehensive portfolio is now available: cold box, no-bake, inorganics, coatings, auxiliaries, feeding systems, metallurgy, casting defect analysis, sand basics, tooling design, and simulation software. In addition, ASK Chemicals has partnered with industry leaders to cover an even broader subject matter: scrubber mechanics (Dakota Scrubbers), cold box equipment (Laempe Reich), no-bake equipment (Tinker Omega), and metallurgical expertise (Affival).

As the foundry industry continues to be re-shaped by economics and government policy, affordable education and expertise is increasingly critical. Casting Academy continues to be a hallmark within the industry, providing an unparalleled offering - a three day seminar for just $395 USD / Participant.

Who Should Attend?

Foundry Managers, Superintendents, Core Room Supervisors, Operators, Mold Line Supervisors, and Quality Control Professionals

Registration / Cost

The cost per guest is $395 (non-refundable). Please either complete the registration form (via link), or simply register with your ASK Representative.

Payment can be made using PayPal (via link), Purchase Order (PO), or check made out to ASK Chemicals - Casting Academy. If you have any questions, or concerns regarding your online payment please contact Casting Academy Support at castingacademyinfo@ask-chemicals.com.

Seminar Location / Hospitality

Marriott Northwest Columbus 
Address: 5605 Blazer Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: +1 614 791-1000

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Seminar Date

May 16 - 18, 2023

AGENDA

Cold Box Seminar

Marriott Northwest - Dublin IV - Tuesday, May 16th

 Breakfast Option (Outside Banquet Hall))
08:00 - 08:15 AMWelcome / Introduction
08:15 – 08:30 AMOpening Remarks
08:30 – 10:30 AMSand Basics
10:30 – 10:45 AMBreak
10:45 – 11:15 AMIntroduction to the Cold Box Process
11:15 – 11:45 AMISOSET & ISOCYCLE
11:45 – 12:15 AMScrubber Mechanics (Dakota Scrubbers)
12:15 – 01:00 PMLunch (Atrium East)
01:00 – 01:30 PMInorganics: INOTEC
01:30 – 03:00 PMCold Box Equipment (Laempe Reich)
03:00 – 03:15 PMBreak 
03:15 – 05:15 PMCold Box Tooling
05:15 - 05:30 PMQ&A
05:30 - 06:00 PMCocktail Reception (Atrium)
06:00 PMDinner @ZCucina (Bus Pickup)

 

No Bake & Coatings Seminar

Marriott Northwest - Dublin IV - Thursday, May 18th

 Breakfast Option (Outside Banquet Hall)
08:00 - 08:15 AMWelcome and Introduction
08:15 – 09:15 AMNo-Bake Process
09:15 – 10:00 AMNo-Bake Equipment (Tinker Omega)
10:00 – 10:15 AMBreak
10:15 – 12:30 AMCasting Defects
12:30 – 01:30 PMLunch (Atrium)
01:30 – 02:30 PMCoatings
02:30 – 02:45 PMBreak
02:45 - 03:45 PMAdditives & Auxiliaries
03:45 – 04:15 PMMarketing Feedback Survey
04:15 - 06:00 PMCocktail Reception (Atrium)
06:00 PMDinner @ Oscars (Bus Pickup)

 

 

Metallurgy & Feeding Systems Seminar

Marriott Northwest - Dublin IV - Wednesday, May 17th

 Breakfast Option (Outside Banquet Hall))
08:00 - 08:15 AMWelcome and Introduction
08:15 - 09:30 AMMetallurgy
09:30 – 10:00 AMAffival
10:00 – 10:15 AMBreak
10:15 – 10:45 AMFeeding Systems: Filtration
10:45 – 11:15 AMFeeding Systems: Risers Sleeves
11:15 – 12:00 AMArena-flow®
12:00 – 01:00 PMLunch (Atrium East)
01:00 – 01:30 PMLab Introduction & PPE
01:30 – 05:00 PMLab Tours
05:00 - 06:00 PMCocktail Reception (Atrium)
06:00 PMDinner @ HMarriott Hotel