Q184
A casting defect which results in general enlargement of a casting is known as
A.
Shift
B.
Sand wash
C.
Swell
AnswerD.
Scab
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
A swell occurs when the mold wall gives way across a whole face, and is caused by an improperly rammed mold. Burn-on occurs when metallic oxides interact with impurities in silica sands.
The result is sand particles embedded in the surface of the finished casting.