Students were able to see the complete manufacturing process, from the molten aluminium metal (at 740°C) being poured into sand casts, through the finishing, measuring and even X-ray process to the highly finished end product. This was a perfect fit for the students course work as they are studying engine cylinder head design.
Montupet is a French-owned aluminium foundry and manufacturer of complex cast aluminium components for the automotive industry worldwide. In Belfast, over 600 employees produce engine cylinder heads for vehicle manufacturers including Audi, BMW, Citroen, Daewoo, Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault and Volvo.
Pictured: Motor Vehicle Skills For Work 1st Year students with Nick Todd, Lecturer – Motor Vehicle.
