casting processes
The various practices used in the casting of metal, plastics and other cast materials, including mould filling, solidification, cooling, and others, all relating to varying approaches in case of different types of material.
Casting mould makers create metal, wooden or plastic models of the finished product to be cast. The patterns are then used to create moulds, eventually leading to the casting of the product of the same shape as the pattern.
Competences and skills
27 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencescalculate allowances for shrinkage in casting processes
Calculate and take into account the level of allowance and shrinkage of the casted material that occur during casting when designing the pattern for the mould. Convert the margin calculation and dimensions to exact tolerances, ensuring the pattern will be larger than the casting.
operate patternmaking machinery
Operate various kinds of machinery and equipment involved in the production of patterns, such as drilling machines, milling machines, lathe machines, cutting machines, grinding machines, hand drills, and others.
repair patterns
Repair and rework various kinds of templates and patterns in manufacturing processes.
Sector-specific
1 competenceinterpret 2D plans
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.
Cross-sector
4 competencesinterpret 3D plans
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.
mark processed workpiece
Inspect and mark parts of the workpiece to indicate how they will fit into the finished product.
operate precision measuring equipment
Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment such as a caliper, a micrometer, and a measuring gauge.
read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
Optional knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesferrous metal processing
Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.
non-ferrous metal processing
Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
- Scope note
- Excludes precious metals.
precious metal processing
Various processing methods on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum.
types of plastic
Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.
Cross-sector
2 competencestypes of metal
Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
types of wood
Types of wood, such as birch, pine, poplar, mahogany, maple and tulipwood.
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Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesapply coating to patterns
Provide a protective painted or sprayed layer, of, for example, lacquer, to a pattern.
assemble pattern parts
Assemble various sections of a pattern designed for casting processes, by use of several tools and equipment such as bolts, screws, rivets, glue, and others.
select pattern material
Select the appropriate material, such as a specific type of metal, wood or plastic, for patternmaking in service of casting processes.
Sector-specific
1 competenceattend to detail in casting processes
Attend in the metal processing casting work to specificities and details concerning the quality of the casting and moulds.
Cross-sector
8 competencesprepare scientific reports
Prepare reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.
set up machine controls
Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
supervise work
Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.
tend CNC drilling machine
Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) drilling machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
digital
tend CNC grinding machine
Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) grinding machine designed for manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
digital
tend CNC milling machine
Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
digital
tend computer numerical control lathe machine
Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) lathe and turn machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
digital
tend lathe
Tend a lathe designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.