Metal Casting and Foundry Processes Quiz

Casting is the process of pouring liquid material into a prepared mould cavity and allowing it to solidify. It is considered one of the oldest manufacturing processes because it is the first step in making most products.

The steps in metal casting include making the mould cavity, melting the material, pouring the liquid into the mould cavity, allowing it to solidify, and then cleaning and inspecting the product.

Casting allows molten material to flow into intricate shapes, minimizes the need for additional operations like machining, forging, and welding, and can be used for practically any material. The tools required for casting moulds are simple and inexpensive, making it ideal for small lot production.

<p>Pouring and solidification involve pouring the liquefied material into the mould cavity and allowing it to solidify, forming the desired shape of the product.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Casting is considered suitable for the production of small lots because the necessary tools for casting moulds are simple and inexpensive, making it an ideal process for small-scale production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Making mould cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Molten material can flow into very small sections so that intricate shapes can be made.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Many other operations, such as machining, forging, and welding, can be minimized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Practically any material: ferrous or nonferrous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The necessary tools required for casting moulds are very simple and inexpensive.</p> Signup and view all the answers