Metal Casting

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What is the process of introducing a molten metal into a mould cavity called?

  1. Pouring

  2. Casting

  3. Solidification

  4. Cooling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pouring is the process of introducing molten metal into a mould cavity, allowing it to solidify and take the shape of the mould.

Which of the following is a type of metal casting process where the mould is made of sand?

  1. Investment Casting

  2. Die Casting

  3. Sand Casting

  4. Centrifugal Casting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sand casting is a metal casting process where the mould is made of sand, and molten metal is poured into the mould cavity.

What is the term used to describe the process of removing the solidified metal from the mould?

  1. Shaking Out

  2. Knock Out

  3. Ejection

  4. Stripping


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Knock Out is the process of removing the solidified metal from the mould by mechanical or manual means.

Which metal casting process involves forcing molten metal into a die cavity under high pressure?

  1. Investment Casting

  2. Die Casting

  3. Sand Casting

  4. Centrifugal Casting


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Die casting is a metal casting process where molten metal is forced into a die cavity under high pressure.

What is the name of the process where molten metal is poured into a rotating mould, causing the metal to distribute evenly due to centrifugal force?

  1. Investment Casting

  2. Die Casting

  3. Sand Casting

  4. Centrifugal Casting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Centrifugal casting is a metal casting process where molten metal is poured into a rotating mould, causing the metal to distribute evenly due to centrifugal force.

Which of the following is a type of metal casting process where a wax pattern is used to create the mould?

  1. Investment Casting

  2. Die Casting

  3. Sand Casting

  4. Centrifugal Casting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Investment casting is a metal casting process where a wax pattern is used to create the mould.

What is the term used to describe the process of heating metal to its melting point in a furnace?

  1. Melting

  2. Solidification

  3. Cooling

  4. Annealing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Melting is the process of heating metal to its melting point in a furnace.

Which of the following is a type of metal casting process where a permanent mould is used?

  1. Investment Casting

  2. Die Casting

  3. Sand Casting

  4. Centrifugal Casting


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Die casting is a metal casting process where a permanent mould is used.

What is the term used to describe the process of allowing molten metal to cool and solidify in a mould?

  1. Melting

  2. Solidification

  3. Cooling

  4. Annealing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solidification is the process of allowing molten metal to cool and solidify in a mould.

Which of the following is a type of metal casting process where a mould is created using a 3D printed pattern?

  1. Investment Casting

  2. Die Casting

  3. Sand Casting

  4. 3D Printing Casting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

3D printing casting is a metal casting process where a mould is created using a 3D printed pattern.

What is the term used to describe the process of removing excess material from a casting after solidification?

  1. Trimming

  2. Grinding

  3. Finishing

  4. Polishing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trimming is the process of removing excess material from a casting after solidification.

Which of the following is a type of metal casting process where a mould is created using a plaster-like material?

  1. Investment Casting

  2. Die Casting

  3. Sand Casting

  4. Plaster Casting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plaster casting is a metal casting process where a mould is created using a plaster-like material.

What is the term used to describe the process of heat treating a casting to improve its properties?

  1. Annealing

  2. Normalizing

  3. Hardening

  4. Tempering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annealing is the process of heat treating a casting to improve its properties.

Which of the following is a type of metal casting process where a mould is created using a ceramic shell?

  1. Investment Casting

  2. Die Casting

  3. Sand Casting

  4. Ceramic Shell Casting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ceramic shell casting is a metal casting process where a mould is created using a ceramic shell.

What is the term used to describe the process of inspecting a casting for defects?

  1. Visual Inspection

  2. Radiography

  3. Ultrasonic Testing

  4. Magnetic Particle Inspection


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Visual inspection is the process of inspecting a casting for defects.

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