Alexandria University Specialized Scientific Programs

Faculty of Engineering Second Semester (2017/2018)

Production Engineering Department Production Engineering

Sheet 1: Sand Casting (Lab)

Name : ID : Group:

1- Mention a number of products that can be produced by sand casting

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2- Mention the main advantages and disadvantages of sand casting

Advantages Disadvantages
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3- Show by neat sketches the main defects that may appear in castings?

Defect Sketch

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4- Mention the types of sand used in sand casting.

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5- Name the different parts of the following sand mold

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6- Mention the types of riser used in sand casting.

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7- State the functions of riser used in sand casting.

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