Casting Flashcards
Casting is a __________ process
Casting is a REFORMING process
Once cooled, a metal casting may need _________ but is in the desired shape of the component.
Once cooled, a metal casting may need FINISHING but is in the desired shape of the component.
The two parts of a cast casting mould box are the ____ and the ____.
The two parts of a cast casting mould box are the COPE and the DRAG.
To remember which, out of the of the cope and drag, is lifted and flipped during the sand casting process, we use the saying: ___
To remember which, out of the of the cope and drag, is lifted and flipped during the sand casting process, we use the saying: “CAN YOU COPE WITH LIFTING IT”
Sand casting mould features ________ runners/risers/sprue pins, and __________ gates.
Sand casting mould features VERTICAL runners/risers/sprue pins, and HORIZONTAL gates.
What is the name of the wooden peg for the risers/runners?
-FWOS
Sprue Pin.
What can happen if you mix your resin wrong?
-FWOS
It can get very hot.
Which is more expensive - petrobond or green sand?
-FWOS
Petrobond.
What do you have to do to sand after casting?
-FWOS
Throw out the burnt bits.
What makes die casting expensive?
-FWOS
The mould.
