10 Questions
What is the purpose of the shrinkage allowance when making a pattern?
To compensate for shrinkage during solidification
What is the purpose of the finish allowance when making a pattern?
To improve the surface finish of the casting
What is the purpose of the rap (shake) allowance when making a pattern?
To facilitate the removal of the pattern from the mold
What is the purpose of the draft (taper) allowance when making a pattern?
To facilitate the removal of the pattern from the mold
Which type of sand mold is typically the cheapest to produce?
Green Molding Sand
Which type of sand mold has the highest strength, making it suitable for larger castings?
Skin-Dried
What is the typical temperature range used to bake Dry-Sand molds?
200°C - 320°C
Which type of sand mold uses a chemical bonding process to hold the sand together?
Cold-box mold
What is the typical depth of the dried surface layer in a Skin-Dried sand mold?
10-25 mm
According to Chvorinov's Rule, which of the following factors has the greatest influence on the solidification time of a casting?
Casting volume
Test your knowledge on the different expendable-mold casting processes including sand casting, shell molding, lost foam casting, and more. This quiz covers the casting techniques discussed in ME 205 course at Atılım University.
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