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What is the purpose of using a spirit level in molding?
What is the purpose of using a spirit level in molding?
- To check if the sand bed is horizontal (correct)
- To cut the sand mold
- To blow away loose sand
- To reinforce the mold cavity
What are gaggers used for in molding?
What are gaggers used for in molding?
- Checking the horizontal level of the sand bed
- Reinforcing runners and feeding gates (correct)
- Cutting the molds
- Blowing air into the mold cavities
What is the purpose of a gate cutter?
What is the purpose of a gate cutter?
- To cut downward projecting sand mass (correct)
- To check the mold's horizontal level
- To reinforce the mold cavity
- To pump air into the mold cavities
What is green sand also known as?
What is green sand also known as?
What type of sand requires moisture content between 6 to 8%?
What type of sand requires moisture content between 6 to 8%?
What is the main role of parting sand in molding?
What is the main role of parting sand in molding?
What is the name for green sand that has been dried or baked after making the mold and cores?
What is the name for green sand that has been dried or baked after making the mold and cores?
What is the material composition of loam sand?
What is the material composition of loam sand?
What is the main purpose of facing sand?
What is the main purpose of facing sand?
Why is backing sand sometimes called black sand?
Why is backing sand sometimes called black sand?
Which type of molding sand is mainly suitable for larger castings?
Which type of molding sand is mainly suitable for larger castings?
In which type of sand preparation is no facing sand used?
In which type of sand preparation is no facing sand used?
What is the purpose of a draw spike in molding shops?
What is the purpose of a draw spike in molding shops?
What is the function of a Vent Rod in molding?
What is the function of a Vent Rod in molding?
What are lifters used for in mold cavities?
What are lifters used for in mold cavities?
Which tool is primarily used for engaging metal patterns by being driven into them?
Which tool is primarily used for engaging metal patterns by being driven into them?
What is the main purpose of pierce small holes in the molding sand using a Vent Rod?
What is the main purpose of pierce small holes in the molding sand using a Vent Rod?
How do lifters differ from Vent Rods and Draw Spikes in mold cavity preparation?
How do lifters differ from Vent Rods and Draw Spikes in mold cavity preparation?
