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What is the purpose of the gating system in a sand casting mold?
What is the purpose of the gating system in a sand casting mold?
- To allow molten metal to flow into the mold cavity
- To facilitate the removal of the solidified casting
- To provide a pathway for gases to escape during casting
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following pattern materials is least commonly used for sand casting?
Which of the following pattern materials is least commonly used for sand casting?
- Aluminum
- Steel (correct)
- Wood
- Magnesium
What is the purpose of the shrinkage allowance in a sand casting pattern?
What is the purpose of the shrinkage allowance in a sand casting pattern?
- To compensate for the expansion of the mold during heating
- To facilitate the removal of the casting from the mold
- To account for the volumetric contraction of the metal during solidification (correct)
- To improve the surface finish of the casting
According to Chvorinov's Rule, which part of a casting will solidify first?
According to Chvorinov's Rule, which part of a casting will solidify first?
What is the purpose of the riser in a sand casting process?
What is the purpose of the riser in a sand casting process?
Which type of pattern is typically used for complex geometries in sand casting?
Which type of pattern is typically used for complex geometries in sand casting?
What is the purpose of the shrinkage allowance when designing a pattern for casting?
What is the purpose of the shrinkage allowance when designing a pattern for casting?
What is the purpose of the finish allowance in pattern design?
What is the purpose of the finish allowance in pattern design?
Which type of sand mold is typically used for larger castings due to its high strength?
Which type of sand mold is typically used for larger castings due to its high strength?
What is the purpose of the draft (taper) allowance in pattern design?
What is the purpose of the draft (taper) allowance in pattern design?
According to Chvorinov's Rule, which factors influence the solidification time of a casting?
According to Chvorinov's Rule, which factors influence the solidification time of a casting?
What is the purpose of the rap (shake) allowance in pattern design?
What is the purpose of the rap (shake) allowance in pattern design?
What is the main purpose of a riser in casting?
What is the main purpose of a riser in casting?
According to Chvorinov's Rule, which casting will solidify faster?
According to Chvorinov's Rule, which casting will solidify faster?
What is the main cause of shrinkage during casting?
What is the main cause of shrinkage during casting?
What is the purpose of chills in casting?
What is the purpose of chills in casting?
What happens during the solidification process of a casting?
What happens during the solidification process of a casting?
Which statement about Chvorinov's Rule is correct?
Which statement about Chvorinov's Rule is correct?
What is the purpose of achieving directional solidification in casting?
What is the purpose of achieving directional solidification in casting?
What is the main factor that determines the success of the pouring step in casting?
What is the main factor that determines the success of the pouring step in casting?
Which of the following statements about volumetric changes during casting is correct?
Which of the following statements about volumetric changes during casting is correct?
What is the main advantage of casting processes?
What is the main advantage of casting processes?
