MGC 110 – Casting and Manufacturing Summary

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What is casting?

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A manufacturing process where molten material is poured into a mold to form a desired shape upon solidification.

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What is Expendable Mould Casting?

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Mold is destroyed after each use.

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What is Sand Casting?

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The most widely used method of casting where a pattern is used to shape sand around it.

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What are the types of patterns used in casting?

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Solid, Split, Match Plate, Cope-and-Drag.

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What are the types of sand used in casting?

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Green, Dry, Skin-Dried, and No-Bake.

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What is Shell Moulding?

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A casting method that uses thermosetting resin for a smooth surface and high accuracy.

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What is Vacuum Moulding?

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A casting method that uses no binders to avoid moisture defects but is slow.

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What is Investment Casting?

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A casting method where a wax pattern is coated and melted out, used for intricate small parts.

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What are the advantages of Permanent Mould Casting?

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Good surface finish, dimensional control, stronger casting due to faster cooling.

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What is Slush Casting?

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A method that creates hollow parts by draining semi-solidified metal.