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1 (a) Why does a grey cast iron casting require less riser size than
aluminum casting ofa same size?
(b) Should an allowance be provided for draft in an expendable
pattern moulding? Justify your answer suitably?
(c) How can slag be trapped in pouring basin and runner?
(d) Why is aluminum preferred to be cast by cold chamber die casting
than hot chamber die casting?
(e) What is directional solidification and why does directional
solidification necessary to produce sound casting? 5
4] With a neat sketch explain the true centrifugal casting process. Also
discuss its advantages, disadvantages and specific
applications. 5
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5] List various casting defects and differentiate between the following
casting defects with reference to the causes and method of prevention.
() Blow holes and pin holes (i) Cold shuts and misruns (ii) Rat tail
and buckles 5
[6] With a neat sketch explain the working principle of SAW. List its
applications and also compare its advantages and disadvantages with
SMAW.
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