B- SPLIT PATTERNS AND CASTING DEFECTS

Question 1

What solves misalignment/MISMATCH issues for split patters by passing LOCKING PINS through holes?

Answer 1

MATCH PATTERNS/PLATES

Question 2

What creates passageways, while denying access to molten metal?

Answer 2

CORES

Question 3

What generates indentations in the cavity wall for the core and lets the workers know where to place core?

Answer 3

CORE PRINTS

Question 4

What supports one end of the core until it becomes fully surrounded by metal?

Answer 4

CHAPLET

Question 5

What is the solution to a COLD SHUT?

Answer 5

DYE PENETRANT

Question 6

What does NDT stand for?

Answer 6

Non Destructive Testing

Question 7

What are CORES made out of?

Answer 7

Composite material consisting of SAND bonded together with THERMOSETTING RESIN

Question 8

What are gas filled areas inside the metal part?

Answer 8

VOIDS

Question 9

What is the defect created when SAND and SLAG mix with the molten metal in the cavity?

Answer 9

INCLUSIONS

Question 10

What is the defect when extra metal is present on the final part?

Answer 10

WASH/CUT

Question 11

What is the defect when metal cools and solidifies before filling the mold cavity?

Answer 11

MISRUN

Question 12

What flaw results in porosity or cracking due to temperature gradients within a cooling part?

Answer 12

HOT TEARS

Question 13

What are the types of SURFACE DEFECTS?

Answer 13

BLISTER (top), BLOW (puffy) , SCAR (no top), SCAB (three shapes on puff)