Casting technology, the starting point for the production of metal materials and components, is once again drawing attention amidst changes in the industrial environment. As the demand for lightweighting, high performance, and eco-friendly processes grows in the mobility sector, there is a growing need for technological expertise and on-site training to enhance the quality and usability of casting processes. In response to these industrial demands, the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has organized a course covering both the fundamentals and applications of casting technology.

The Korea Institute of Materials Science announced that it held the 'KIMS Materials Process Technology Academy - Casting Technology Lecture' at its headquarters in Changwon, Gyeongnam on March 19. The lecture was conducted with the aim of strengthening the competitiveness of the domestic materials and components industry and was organized by the Industrial Technology Solution Center.

The lecture covered a wide range of topics, from a basic understanding of the casting process to technologies for industrial application. Professor Lee Jae-hyun of Changwon University explained the principles of casting structure formation, defects occurring during the process, and control measures to reduce them. The structure covers both basic theory and practical response, given that organizational formation and defect management, which determine the quality of castings, are directly linked to productivity.

Following this, Cheon Jeong-kwon, an advisor at Pacific Air Control Industry, introduced die-casting technology to meet the growing demand for lightweight materials. Dr. Cho Young-hee from the Korea Institute of Materials Science presented trends in aluminum casting alloy technology for mobility applications, explaining the direction of changes in casting technology driven by the expanded application of lightweight materials. The lectures were conducted in a manner that combined theory with application examples, focusing on the technological trends required in the industrial field.

At the end of the event, the reception of technical difficulties faced by companies and on-site consultations took place. The program was operated in a format that combined education and field support, going beyond simple lectures to provide a platform for sharing technical problems encountered in actual production sites with research institutions. This also served as an opportunity to expand the possibilities for cooperation between companies and research organizations.

Following the operation of heat and surface treatment courses last year, the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) is continuing its training in core materials processing fields, such as casting and forging, this year. Vice President Lee Chang-hoon stated, “Casting technology is a key process technology that determines the quality and productivity of the entire manufacturing industry,” and announced that the institute will continue to provide practical, hands-on training applicable in industrial settings.