About this course
This self-paced online course provides you with essential technical knowledge about the patternmaking process for conveyor screw components used in casting and manufacturing industries. You’ll explore the key principles, terminology, and techniques involved in designing and preparing accurate patterns used in the production of screw conveyors.
This course is ideal if you're an engineering student, apprentice, or working professional wanting to strengthen your theoretical understanding of industrial patternmaking for bulk material handling applications.
What You Will Learn
• How conveyor screws function and where they’re used in industry
• The basic geometry and design features of screw patterns
• How to read and interpret technical and foundry drawings
• What pattern allowances are and how they affect casting
• How to choose the right materials for different pattern types
• Design considerations for screw flights, hubs, and shafts
• Overview of WHS and quality standards in patternmaking