In: Mechanical Engineering
1. Identify some of the important advantages of metal casting processes, and also some of the disadvantages and limitations. 2. What is the difference between an open mould and a closed mould? 3. Name the two basic mould types that distinguish casting processes. 4. Why should turbulent flow of molten metal into the mould be avoided? 5. What are some of the factors that affect the fluidity of a molten metal during pouring into a mould cavity? 6. How does solidification of alloys differ from solidification of pure metals?