Metallurgy of the iron alloys. The basic technical information about production of iron from ores in the coke blast furnaces. The present production of steel in the oxygen converter and in electrical arc and induction furnaces. The main technologies used in a steel production. The continuous casting and ingot casting. The technology of grey, ductile and malleable cast irons. The furnaces used to the steel and cast iron production. Metallurgy of the non-ferrous alloys.
Types of foundry moulds. Moulding materials, moulding methods both for making moulds and cores. Non-permanent moulds according to the binders used - 1st - 3rd generation. Technology of permanent moulds. Pouring, solidification and cooling of the metals. Finishing operations and heat treatment of the castings. Quality control and simulations used in casting production. Additive technologies in foundry processes.
Welding and weldability of materials. The welding technologies, manual, automatic and arc welding, additional materials. The welding of ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals and alloys. The repair welding. The defects in metallurgical, foundry and welding processes.