Understanding Risers and Casting Defects in Metal Casting Process
Risers are crucial in reducing shrinkage problems during casting by promoting directional solidification. Open versus blind risers have distinct characteristics affecting feeding and positioning within the mold. Rapid cooling rate and use of insulating compounds impact the efficiency of casting, whi
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Expendable-Mold Casting Processes in Sand Casting: Lecture Insights
Sand casting is a process wherein molten metal is poured into a sand mold, left to solidify, and then the mold is broken to retrieve the casting. This casting method involves pattern making, mold creation, and uses a gating and riser system for complex geometries. Riser design is crucial in managing
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