Basics of Mechanical Engineering-2, 2025
Assignment 4
1. __________ is the replica of the original object that turns into casting.
a) Runner
b) Flask
c) Core
d) Pattern
2. The process in which the molten metal is converted back to solid is called:
a) Sublimation of metal
b) Melting the metal
c) Solidification of metal
d) None of these
3. The top portion of the molding flask is called:
a) Drag
b) Cope
c) Parting
d) Chills
4. Which of the following is/are the shrinkage allowance?
a) Liquid shrinkage
b) Solid shrinkage
c) Both a and b
d) None of these
5. The phenomenon of gases entering the mould cavity is called:
a) Cooling effect
b) Aspiration effect
c) Heating effect
d) Phase changing effect
6. In a pressurized gating system, the gating ratio is:
a) 1:2:2
b) 1:2:1
c) 2:2:1
d) 1:1:3
7. Die casting is an example of:
a) Expendable mold casting
b) Non-expendable mold casting
c) Both of these
d) None of these
8. The wax pattern is generally used in
a) Sand Casting
b) Centrifugal casting
c) Die casting
d) Investment casting
9. In centrifugal casting, the unsymmetrical shape is mostly generated by:
a) True centrifugal casting
b) Semi centrifugal casting
c) Centrifuging casting
d) Both a and b
10. _________ is the casting defect that occurs when the molten metal is unable to fill the cavity
completely leaving unfilled cavities.
a) Misrun
b) Runout
c) Air inclusion
d) Cold shut