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South African institute of Foundrymen
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current training program
SAIF Foundry Technology Program
Semester 3 | 03 October – 05 December 2026
Practical foundry training for industry professionals, students, and technical teams seeking to strengthen their knowledge of foundry processes, production, and quality control.
SHORT COURSE
Casting Design & Methods
Develop practical understanding of casting design principles, methoding, feeding systems, and moulding considerations for improved casting quality.
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SHORT COURSE
Supervisory Management
Build essential supervisory skills for foundry environments, including team coordination, communication, productivity, and workplace leadership.
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SHORT COURSE
Practical Sand
Testing
Gain practical knowledge of sand testing methods used to monitor moulding sand quality, process control, and foundry production consistency.
Course Details TBA
Upcoming Technical Presentation Evening
10 Years Later – AI and Robotics in the Foundry Industry
SAIF invites members of industry to attend the upcoming Technical Presentation Evening, sponsored by Ametex (Pty) Ltd and presented by Andrew Mc Farlane, Director of Ametex (Pty) Ltd.
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Technical Presentations Now Available
SAIF members can now access selected technical presentations from recent SAIF technical evenings through the members-only area.
Available to logged-in SAIF members only.
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