Casting:
The internal cracks in casting can be easily found by ultrasonic method
The surface and sub surface cracks in non-magnetic alloys can be easily located and detected by dye-penetratrant testing
The internal hot tear defects in castings can be inspected by radiography
Honey combing/sponginess refers to formation of number of cavities in close proximity in casting
Sand with high moisture content results in scab
Pin holes in casting can occur because of sand with higher moisture content
Rat tails are common in investment casting
Invar is the metal which has negative shrinkage allowance
In case of expendable pattern total casting allowance is P+Q
In case of metal pattern the total allowance is P+Q+R-S
P:shrinkage allowance, Q:machining allowance, R:draft allowance, S:shake allowance
Silica gel is used in C02 moulding
Best process for mass production of small plastic components is injection moulding
Atomization is the stage , molten metal is used as input in powder metallurgy
The main purpose of chaplets is to support the cores
Investment casting is used for shapes which are very complex and intricate and cannot be cast by any other method
Slush casting: hallow castings like lamp shades
Dry sand moulding: cast iron shoe brake
Centrifugal casting: rain water pipes