A sprue is:

A sprue is:



a. A tool used in mould repairing
b. A process of cleaning casting
c. A chemical that is added to molten materials for sound castings
d. A vertical passage through the cope and joining the pouring basin to the runner


Answer: A

What is referred to as gate?

What is referred to as gate?



A. A passage through which metal is poured into mould
B. A passage through which metal rises the mould is filled
C. A passage that finally leads molten metal from the runner into the mould cavity
D. A vent hole to allow for the hot gases to escape



Answer: D

Tumbling is done so as to:

Tumbling is done so as to:



A. Clean the surface of small parts
B. Get surface finish
C. Stress relieve the components
D. Plate the surface


Answer: A

The pressure of inoculation is used:

The pressure of inoculation is used:



A. To clean the casting
B. To decrease the melting temperature of a cast metal
C. To change the chemical composition of a cast metal
D. To modify the structure and properties of a cast metal


Answer: D