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What is the term for a facility where casting is performed?
What is the term for a facility where casting is performed?
- Foundry (correct)
- Manufacturing plant
- Workshop
- Factory
In sand casting, what term refers to a casting method where a mould is used once, then discarded?
In sand casting, what term refers to a casting method where a mould is used once, then discarded?
- Repetitive casting
- Reusable casting
- Permanent casting
- Expendable casting (correct)
What is a reservoir of metal that counteracts shrinkage called?
What is a reservoir of metal that counteracts shrinkage called?
- Ladle
- Sprue
- Runner
- Riser (correct)
What are the various components of a typical sand mould?
What are the various components of a typical sand mould?
Which type of pressure die casting involves melting the metal in a container and injecting it using a piston?
Which type of pressure die casting involves melting the metal in a container and injecting it using a piston?
What is the approximate cycle time for average components in die casting?
What is the approximate cycle time for average components in die casting?
What is the first step in the casting process?
What is the first step in the casting process?
What makes casting versatile to any metal that can be heated to the liquid state?
What makes casting versatile to any metal that can be heated to the liquid state?
Which metal casting process involves the use of a permanent mold?
Which metal casting process involves the use of a permanent mold?
What factor poses a safety concern in metal casting due to its reactivity with air and mould materials?
What factor poses a safety concern in metal casting due to its reactivity with air and mould materials?
Which step in the casting process involves removing the part from the mould?
Which step in the casting process involves removing the part from the mould?
Why is casting capable of producing parts to both net shape and near net shape?
Why is casting capable of producing parts to both net shape and near net shape?
