Search the courses, subjects, tracks, games and features, or jump straight to a page.
4 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
What is the purpose of a gating system in casting?
Think about how liquid moves in different pathways.
Define Chvorinov's Rule.
Recall what factors it depends on.
What is the primary function of a gating system?
Think about why we need controlled entry of metal.
True or False: Riser should solidify before the casting.
Consider the role of risers in solidification.
You have to design a casting for a complex part. Discuss the considerations you must take into account for flow dynamics, solidification, and gating.
Think about how all these factors interact and the final purpose of the cast part.
A casting design leads to frequent defects in production. Evaluate potential flaws in the design regarding gating system and cooling rates, and propose solutions.
Connect the defects observed with the theoretical principles we've discussed.
6 more questions in this section. Enroll free to practise them all.
Enroll free