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Mechanical Engineering · Q193

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 193

Q193

Shift is a casting defect which

A.
Results in a mismatching of the top and bottom parts of a casting
Answer
B.
Results in general enlargement of a casting
C.
Occurs near the ingates as rough lumps on the surface of a casting
D.
Occurs as sand patches on the upper surface of a casting

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Shift refers to a defect caused by a sidewise displacement of the mold cope relative to the drag, the result of which is a step in the cast product at the parting line.
Shift is a casting defect which results in a mismatching of the top and bottom parts of a casting.