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Which of the following best describes the purpose of a draft allowance in casting?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a draft allowance in casting?
What is the primary advantage of die casting?
What is the primary advantage of die casting?
What is the typical range for the average value of taper allowance?
What is the typical range for the average value of taper allowance?
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of die-cast parts?
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of die-cast parts?
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Why do internal surfaces generally require more taper than external surfaces in casting patterns?
Why do internal surfaces generally require more taper than external surfaces in casting patterns?
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For which types of alloys is the cold chamber die casting process most suitable?
For which types of alloys is the cold chamber die casting process most suitable?
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What is the primary function of the gate in the casting process?
What is the primary function of the gate in the casting process?
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Which of these options is NOT a characteristic of casting using permanent molds?
Which of these options is NOT a characteristic of casting using permanent molds?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical gating system used in casting?
Which of the following is NOT a typical gating system used in casting?
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What is the purpose of using chills in casting?
What is the purpose of using chills in casting?
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In a steam power plant, how is unused heat typically handled?
In a steam power plant, how is unused heat typically handled?
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What is the main function of padding in casting?
What is the main function of padding in casting?
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What is the purpose of providing taper on a pattern used in sand casting?
What is the purpose of providing taper on a pattern used in sand casting?
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How is compensation for solid contraction typically achieved during metal casting?
How is compensation for solid contraction typically achieved during metal casting?
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Which of these is a primary consideration for selecting a gating system in casting?
Which of these is a primary consideration for selecting a gating system in casting?
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Which property of molding sand allows it to withstand high temperatures of molten metal without fusing?
Which property of molding sand allows it to withstand high temperatures of molten metal without fusing?
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What is the typical composition of loam moulding sand?
What is the typical composition of loam moulding sand?
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What is the primary purpose of using facing sand in a mold?
What is the primary purpose of using facing sand in a mold?
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Which of the following is NOT a property of molding sand described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a property of molding sand described in the text?
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What term describes the internal or external ragged discontinuities or cracks on a casting surface?
What term describes the internal or external ragged discontinuities or cracks on a casting surface?
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Besides silica sand and clay, what is mainly NOT added to facing sand?
Besides silica sand and clay, what is mainly NOT added to facing sand?
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Which of these describes the ability of molding sand to allow gases to escape from the mold?
Which of these describes the ability of molding sand to allow gases to escape from the mold?
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What does 'green strength' refer to in the context of molding sand?
What does 'green strength' refer to in the context of molding sand?
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What is the primary function of a match plate in casting?
What is the primary function of a match plate in casting?
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What is a key characteristic of a cold chamber die casting machine?
What is a key characteristic of a cold chamber die casting machine?
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Which of the following best explains the use of a cold chamber die casting machine?
Which of the following best explains the use of a cold chamber die casting machine?
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What is the primary method for manufacturing long cast-iron pipes of uniform thickness?
What is the primary method for manufacturing long cast-iron pipes of uniform thickness?
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What is the nature of metal solidification in the traditional method of slush casting?
What is the nature of metal solidification in the traditional method of slush casting?
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What is a distinguishing feature of a hot chamber die casting machine as compared to a cold chamber machine?
What is a distinguishing feature of a hot chamber die casting machine as compared to a cold chamber machine?
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Which of these materials is ideally suited for hot chamber die casting?
Which of these materials is ideally suited for hot chamber die casting?
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In solidification, according to the formula $t_s = K (V/A)^2$ what does 'V' represent?
In solidification, according to the formula $t_s = K (V/A)^2$ what does 'V' represent?
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What does the term '$t_s$' stand for in the solidification formula $t_s = K (V/A)^2$?
What does the term '$t_s$' stand for in the solidification formula $t_s = K (V/A)^2$?
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In investment casting, what material is used to create the initial pattern?
In investment casting, what material is used to create the initial pattern?
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What is the primary advantage of investment casting?
What is the primary advantage of investment casting?
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If a gating system has a ratio of 1:2:4, what does the '2' represent?
If a gating system has a ratio of 1:2:4, what does the '2' represent?
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For a non-pressurized gating system, what is the typical ratio between the sprue, runner, and ingate?
For a non-pressurized gating system, what is the typical ratio between the sprue, runner, and ingate?
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In hot-chamber die casting, where is the metal heated?
In hot-chamber die casting, where is the metal heated?
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Which of these metals is NOT typically used in hot-chamber die casting due to its sticking tendency?
Which of these metals is NOT typically used in hot-chamber die casting due to its sticking tendency?
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What type of pattern is used to prevent sagging of thin sections during ramming?
What type of pattern is used to prevent sagging of thin sections during ramming?
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What is the purpose of using a follow board pattern?
What is the purpose of using a follow board pattern?
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In a pressurized gating system, what is the typical ratio for Sprue : Runner : Ingate?
In a pressurized gating system, what is the typical ratio for Sprue : Runner : Ingate?
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What is the primary purpose of using a swab in the context of moulding?
What is the primary purpose of using a swab in the context of moulding?
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Which casting defect is most likely to occur when the molten metal solidifies before completely filling the mould cavity?
Which casting defect is most likely to occur when the molten metal solidifies before completely filling the mould cavity?
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What is the main cause of a shrinkage cavity defect in casting?
What is the main cause of a shrinkage cavity defect in casting?
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Which of these is NOT a typical casting defect?
Which of these is NOT a typical casting defect?
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What casting defect can occur when two streams of molten metal fail to fuse properly?
What casting defect can occur when two streams of molten metal fail to fuse properly?
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A follow board is used to support the pattern during ramming. In which type of molding process is this especially relevant?
A follow board is used to support the pattern during ramming. In which type of molding process is this especially relevant?
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What is the primary function of pressure die casting?
What is the primary function of pressure die casting?
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Flashcards
Facing sand
Facing sand
A type of sand used for the mold's inner surface, creating a smoother casting finish.
Hot tear
Hot tear
A casting defect caused by stresses during the cooling process of the molten metal.
Permeability
Permeability
A crucial property of molding sand that allows molten metal to flow through it easily.
Thermal stability
Thermal stability
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Green strength
Green strength
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Hot strength
Hot strength
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Dry strength
Dry strength
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Collapsibility
Collapsibility
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Draft Allowance
Draft Allowance
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Gating System
Gating System
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Top Gate
Top Gate
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Bottom Gate
Bottom Gate
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Parting Gate
Parting Gate
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Step Gate
Step Gate
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Unused Heat
Unused Heat
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Economizer
Economizer
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Casting
Casting
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Die Casting
Die Casting
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Directional Solidification
Directional Solidification
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Chills
Chills
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Padding
Padding
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High Melting Point Alloys
High Melting Point Alloys
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Loam Moulding Sand
Loam Moulding Sand
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Cold Chamber Process
Cold Chamber Process
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Injection Molding
Injection Molding
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Investment Casting
Investment Casting
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Permanent Mold Casting
Permanent Mold Casting
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Centrifugal Casting
Centrifugal Casting
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Sand Casting
Sand Casting
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Lost Wax Casting
Lost Wax Casting
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Slush Casting
Slush Casting
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Hot-chamber die casting
Hot-chamber die casting
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Follow board pattern
Follow board pattern
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Gating system ratio
Gating system ratio
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Built-up pattern
Built-up pattern
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Match plate pattern
Match plate pattern
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Lagged up pattern
Lagged up pattern
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Low melting point metal
Low melting point metal
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Misrun
Misrun
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Hot Tears/Cracks
Hot Tears/Cracks
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Cold Shut
Cold Shut
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Blow Holes & Open Blows
Blow Holes & Open Blows
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Inclusions
Inclusions
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Pressure Die Casting
Pressure Die Casting
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Shrinkage Cavity
Shrinkage Cavity
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Swab
Swab
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Study Notes
Metal Casting Processes
- Investment casting uses patterns made of wax, sometimes plastics
- Investment casting is good for complex shapes and fine details
- Chills are used in casting molds to promote directional solidification, reduce blow holes, and reduce freezing time.
- A taper allowance, also known as draft allowance, is provided on a pattern for easy removal from the mold.
- The average taper allowance is 2-2°
Gating Systems
- Gates are provided in molds to feed the casting at a constant rate.
- Gates provide passage for gases.
- Gates compensate for shrinkage.
- Gates prevent cavities.
Steam Power Plant Heat
- Unused heat is released to the atmosphere through the chimney in a steam power plant.
Moulding Sand
- Refractoriness is the sand's ability to withstand high temperatures of molten metal without fusion.
- Green sand is a mixture of silica sand, clay, and water (6-8% water).
- Facing sand is used for facing of the mold cavity.
- Other properties of sand include green strength, dry strength, hot strength, permeability, thermal stability, flowability, collapsibility, adhesiveness, cohesiveness and reusability.
Casting Defects
- Hot tears are internal or external ragged discontinuities or cracks.
- Porosity is internal voids or holes.
- Misrun is a casting defect due to insufficient fluidity of the molten metal.
- Blowholes occur due to entrapped gases.
Riser
- Risers/feeders are reservoirs for compensation of shrinkage and to prevent cavities.
- Risers aid in distributing liquid metal as the casting solidifies.
Pattern Types
- Match plate patterns are used for mass production of castings.
- Gated patterns are used for easy withdrawal.
Metal Moulding
- Metal moulds are used for die-casting processes.
- Die casting involves injecting molten metal at high pressure into a metallic die.
- Two types of die-casting machines are hot chamber and cold chamber.
Pattern Materials
- Matchplate patterns are used for many castings, especially large ones, because they allow multiple patterns to be mounted on the same plate, effectively reducing the number of separate patterns needed
Other Important Casting Concepts
- The mold cavity must be filled with molten metal correctly to avoid misruns.
- Patterns are used to create a cavity in the mold.
- Gating systems are used to guide the molten metal into the mold cavity.
Riser and Runner
- The sprue is a vertical passage for molten metal from the pouring basin to the runner.
- The runner is a passage from the sprue to the gate/ingate/gates.
- The gate is the entry point for molten metal into the mold cavity.
- The core is a separate part of the mould made of sand and is used to produce cavities in the casting.
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Test your knowledge on casting processes and die casting techniques with this quiz. It covers various aspects such as draft allowance, taper allowance, and the functions of different components in casting. Perfect for students and professionals in materials science and engineering fields.