Casting core setter
ちゅうもつしんいれこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized role in the sand casting process that fabricates and installs cores (which form the internal shapes of metal parts) inside molds.
Description
Casting core setters produce, install, and adjust cores (which form the internal structures of cast metal products manufactured via sand casting). Using wooden patterns or core boxes, they mix sand and binder, apply it via blowing and hardening processes, then place the cores into the casting flask and perform dimensional adjustments and inspections to prevent mold misalignment or defects. The work involves high-temperature environments, hand tools, and machinery, requiring quality maintenance and safety management.
Future Outlook
While casting automation and digitalization advance, demand for high-precision cores for complex shapes remains stable, requiring the inheritance of skilled techniques and integration with CAD/CAM technology.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High concentration / Meticulous / Physically strong
Work Style
Career Path
Casting worker → Manufacturing engineer → Process manager → Quality manager → Production manager
Required Skills
Blowing machine operation / Casting technology / Core making / Hand tool operation / Measurement and mixing
Recommended Skills
3D CAD basics / Casting knowledge / Process management / Quality inspection
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because core misalignment directly leads to casting defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent standing and heavy labor in high-temperature environments. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane operator
- Forklift operation skills training
- Slinging skills training
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- Casting worker
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