Pewter Casting

Pewter is a non-ferrous metal, what does this mean?

• It is a metal that contains iron

• It is a metal that doesn't contain iron

• It is a metal that contains tin

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Which of the following PPE must be used when pewter casting?

• Leather apron, goggles, gauntlets and spats.

• Cloth Apron, goggles, gauntlets and spats.

• Leather apron, face Shield, gauntlets and spats.

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What tool is used to remove impurities from the surface of the pewter?

• Casting skimmer

• Ladle

• Crucible

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What does the abbreviation CNC stand for ?

• Computer Numerical Control

• Computer Number Control

• Computer Numerical Communication

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MDF is a manufactured board, but what does it stand for?

• Medium Density Fibreglass

• Medium Designed Fibreboard

• Medium Density Fibreboard

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What is milling?

• The removal of material using a rotary cutter

• The removal of material using a laser cutter

• The removal of material using a chisel

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What is a crucible?

• A heat proof pot to melt the pewter in

• PPE to protect your arms

• A device used to skim impurities from the top of the pewter

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What is pewter environmentally friendly?

• Because it is reusable

• Because it is cheap

• Because it can withstand high temperatures

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Why is MDF used to make the mould for your jewellery?

• Because it is cheap

• Because it is expensive

• Because it is decorative

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Select the correct advantages of using CNC ?

• It is quick and it can be simulated to check for errors

• It is slow and time consuming to learn the program

• It is quick but not cost effective

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