Hard Skills
IntermediateInvestment Mold ProductionThe process of creating wax patterns and coating them with ceramic slurry to create a heat-resistant shell for casting.
AdvancedMetal Melting and PouringOperating furnaces to melt metal alloys to specific temperatures and transferring the liquid into investment molds.
IntermediateWax Pattern AssemblyAssembling individual wax components onto a central sprue or runner system to create a casting tree.
ExpertCasting Defect AnalysisIdentifying and diagnosing the root causes of casting flaws such as porosity, cold shuts, or inclusions.
AdvancedFoundry Safety and PPE ComplianceApplying strict safety protocols for handling molten metal, high-temperature equipment, and chemical binders.
BasicPost-Casting FinishingRemoving the ceramic shell and cutting, grinding, or sandblasting the metal casting to reach specified dimensions.