Fall 2026

Metalcasting

ME/MS&E 431 is a technical study and laboratory investigation into metal casting manufacturing processes.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Michael DeCicco

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Lectures are small, with a median of 6 enrolled students in the recorded sections.

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Prerequisites

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M S & E 350, 352, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

    • MS&E 350
    • MS&E 352
    • graduate/professional standing
    • member of Engineering Guest Students
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ME/MS&E 431

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  • Any of
    • MS&E 350
    • MS&E 352
    • graduate/professional standing
    • member of Engineering Guest Students

Professors

Fall 2026
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Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction7 / 121
LAB 301Classroom Instruction7 / 121
LEC 001Classroom Instruction5 / 120
LAB 301Classroom Instruction5 / 120

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Student experience

the class

Technical study and laboratory investigation into processes used in the manufacturing of metal castings. Special emphasis on the following laboratory processes: sand molding, investment casting, permanent mold casting, chemically bonded sand casting.

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Topics

  • Specific casting methods: sand molding, investment casting, permanent mold casting, and chemically bonded sand casting.

Skills

  • Technical study and laboratory investigation of metal casting manufacturing processes.
  • Hands-on laboratory skills in sand molding, investment casting, permanent mold casting, and chemically bonded sand casting.

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ME/MS&E 431 · Fall 2026

Metalcasting

Recorded 2026-09-07
ME/MS&E 431 · Fall 2026

Metalcasting

Recorded 2026-09-07
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