Casting Flashcards
1
Q
Sand casting
A
Sand pressed against a mould
Mould removed leaving space
Used for large parts
Not accurate
Cheap
Sprue = way into mould Runner = link between multiple moulds Riser = air vent
2
Q
Mould casting
A
(Permanent)
Metal moulds
Used for parts that are used with high water pressure. Eg valves
Expensive
3
Q
Investment casting
A
Component Made out of wax
Coated in ceramic mixture
Wax melted out of coating
Expensive
4
Q
Die casting
A
Forces molten metal through cavity Metal pushed in all parts of mould Mass moulding High tool cost Detailed parts
5
Q
Six sigma
A
Project management tool
Monitors / assesses each stage of design process
