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IES2001
The main purpose of chaplets is
(a) To ensure directional solidification
(b) To provide efficient venting
(c) For aligning the mold boxes
(d) T h (d) To support the cores
IES1996
Which of the following methods are used for
bt i i di ti l lidifi ti f i d i obtaining directional solidification for riser design
1. Suitable placement of chills 1. Suitable placement of chills
2. Suitable placement of chaplets
3. Employing padding
Select the correct answer.
( ) d (b) d ( ) d (d) d (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
IES2007
Which one of the following is the correct
t t t? statement?
Gate is provided in moulds to
(a) Feed the casting at a constant rate
(b) Give passage to gases ( ) p g g
(c) Compensate for shrinkage
(d) Avoid cavities (d) Avoid cavities
GATE2009
MatchtheitemsinColumnIandColumnII MatchtheitemsinColumnIandColumnII.
ColumnIColumnII
PMetallicChills1 Supportforthecore P.MetallicChills1.Supportforthecore
Q.MetallicChaplets2.Reservoirofthemoltenmetal
R Riser3 Controlcoolingofcritical R.Riser3.Controlcoolingofcritical
sections
S ExothermicPadding4 Progressivesolidification S.ExothermicPadding4.Progressivesolidification
(a) P1,Q3,R2,S4 (b) P1,Q4,R2,S3
(c) P 3 Q 4 R 2 S 1 (d) P 4 Q 1 R 2 S 3 (c) P3,Q4,R2,S1 (d) P4,Q1,R2,S3
GATE1992
Inagreensandmouldingprocess,uniform
rammingleadsto
(a) Lesschanceofgasporosity
(b) Uniformflowofmoltenmetalintothemould (b) Uniformflowofmoltenmetalintothemould
cavity
(c) Greaterdimensionalstabilityofthecasting (c) Greaterdimensionalstabilityofthecasting
(d) Lesssandexpansiontypeofcastingdefect
GATE2011
Green sand mould indicates that Green sand mould indicates that
(a) polymeric mould has been cured
(b) mould has been totally dried
(c) mould is green in colour ( ) g
(d) mould contains moisture
IES1995
Which one of the following materials will require
the largest size of riser for the same size of casting? the largest size of riser for the same size of casting?
(a) Aluminium ( )
(b) Cast iron
(c) Steel
(d) Copper.
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GATE1999
Which of the following materials requires the
l t h i k ll hil ki largest shrinkage allowance, while making a
pattern for casting?
( ) l (a) Aluminium
(b) Brass
(c) Cast Iron
(d) Plain Carbon Steel (d) Plain Carbon Steel
IES1999
I lidifi ti f t l d i ti In solidification of metal during casting,
compensation for solid contraction is p
(a) Provided by the oversize pattern
(b) Achieved by properly placed risers
(c) Obtained by promoting directional
lidifi i solidification
(d) Made by providing chills (d) Made by providing chills
ISRO2007
Shrinkage allowance is made by
( ) dd l d l d (a) Adding to external and internal dimensions
(b) Subtracting from external and internal
dimensions
(c) Subtracting from external dimensions and ( ) g
adding to internal dimensions
(d) Adding to external dimensions and subtracting (d) Adding to external dimensions and subtracting
from internal dimensions
GATE2001
Shrinkage allowance on pattern is provided to
compensate for shrinkage when p g
(a) The temperature of liquid metal drops from
pouring to freezing temperature pouring to freezing temperature
(b) The metal changes from liquid to solid state at
freezing temperature freezing temperature
(c) The temperature of solid phase drops from
f i freezing to room temperature
(d) The temperature of metal drops from pouring
to room temperature
GATE2004
Gray cast iron blocks 200 x 100 x 10 mm are to be
t i d ld Sh i k ll f cast in sand moulds. Shrinkage allowance for
pattern making is 1%. The ratio of the volume of
tt t th t f th ti ill b pattern to that of the casting will be
(a) 0.97 (b) 0.99 (c) 1.01 (d) 1.03
GATE2008
While cooling, a cubical casting of side 40 mm
undergoes 3%, 4% and 5% volume shrinkage
during the liquid state, phase transition and solid
state respectively The volume of metal state, respectively. The volume of metal
compensated from the riser is
(a) 2% (b) 7% (c) 8% (d) 9%
GATE2011
A cubic casting of 50 mm side undergoes volumetric A cubic casting of 50 mm side undergoes volumetric
solidification shrinkage and volumetric solid
contraction of 4% and 6% respectively No riser is contraction of 4% and 6% respectively. No riser is
used. Assume uniform cooling in all directions. The
side of the cube after solidification and contraction is side of the cube after solidification and contraction is
(a) 48.32 mm
(b) 49.90 mm
(c) 49.94 mm 49 94
(d) 49.96 mm
IAS1995
A i (A) A i d l i il Assertion (A): A pattern is made exactly similar to
the part to be cast.
R (R) P i d k h ld Reason (R): Pattern is used to make the mould
cavity for pouring in molten for casting.
( ) B h A d R i di id ll d R i h (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the
correct explanation of A
(b) B h A d R i di id ll b R i h (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the
correct explanation of A
( ) A i b R i f l (c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
IAS2003
M h Li I (M i l b ) i h Li II Match List I (Material to be cast) with List II
(Shrinkage Allowance in mm/m) and select the
correct answer using the codes given belowthe lists: correct answer using the codes given belowthe lists:
ListI ListII
(MaterialtoCast)(ShrinkageAllowanceinmm/m) (MaterialtoCast)(ShrinkageAllowanceinmm/m)
(A) Greycastiron 1. 7 10
(B) Brass 2 15 (B) Brass 2. 15
(C) Steel 3. 20
(D) Zinc 4 24 (D) Zinc 4. 24
Codes:A B C D A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 3 4 1 2 (a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 3 4 1 2
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IES1994
Which of the following materials can be used for
making patterns? making patterns?
1. Aluminium 2. Wax 3. Mercury 4. Lead 3 y 4
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
(a) 1,3 and 4 (b) 2,3 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3
GATE2000
Disposablepatternsaremadeof
(a) Wood
(b) Rubber
(c) Metal
(d) P l (d) Polystyrene
IES2008
The pattern adopted for those castings where there
ti hi h t t ll k d are some portions which are structurally weak and
are likely to break by the force of ramming are
ll d called:
(a) Loose piece pattern
(b) Follow board pattern
(c) Skelton pattern ( ) p
(d) Single piece pattern
GATE2012(PI) ( )
In sand casting, fluidity of the molten metal
i ith increases with
(A) increase in degree of superheat
(B) decrease in pouring rate
(C) increase in thermal conductivity of the mould ( ) y
(D) increase in sand grain size
ISRO2011
Fluidity in casting (CI) operation is greatly
i fl d b influenced by
a) Melting temperature of molten metal a) Melting temperature of molten metal
b) Pouring temperature of molten metal b) Pouring temperature of molten metal
c) Finish of the mould )
d) Carbon content of molten metal
Calculatethepermeabilitynumberofsandifittakes1min
25stopass2000cm
3
ofairatapressureof5g/cm
2
through
thestandardsample.
2
5.0 /
1min25 1 417min
p g cm
T s
=
= = 1min25 1.417min
501.28
70.75
5 1 417
T s
R
= =
= =
5 1.417
IES2007
Whatispermeability?Permeabilityismoreimportant
inthebasicprocessofsandcastingthanporosity.Give
i t t f thi f t oneimportantreasonforthisfeature.
[2marks] [2marks]
IES2002
Assertion (A): In CO casting process the mould or Assertion (A): In CO
2
casting process, the mould or
core attains maximumstrength.
Reason (R): The optimum gassing time of CO Reason (R): The optimum gassing time of CO
2
through the mould or core forms Silica Gel which
imparts sufficient strength to the mould or core imparts sufficient strength to the mould or core.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the
correct explanation of A correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the
correct explanation of A correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A i f l b t R i t (d) A is false but R is true
GATE 2008 (PI) GATE 2008(PI)
In sand casting of a hollow part of lead, a cylindrical core g p , y
of diameter 120 mm and height 180 mm is placed inside
the mould cavity. The densities of core material and lead
are 1600 kg/m
3
and 11 300 kg/m
3
respecti el The net are 1600 kg/m
3
and 11,300 kg/m
3
respectively. The net
force (in N) that tends to lift the core during pouring of ( ) g p g
molten metal will be
(a) 19.7 (b) 64.5 (c) 193.7 (d) 257.6
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IES2008
Small amount of carbonaceous material sprinkled
on the inner surface of mould cavity is called
(a) Backing sand
( ) (b) Facing sand
(c) Green sand (c) Green sand
(d) Dry sand (d) Dry sand
IES2002
In the grain size determination using standard
charts, the relation between the given size charts, the relation between the given size
number n and the average number of grains 'N'
per square inch at a magnification of 100 X is
( ) N
n
(a) N = 2
n
(b) N = 2
nl
(b) N 2
(c) N = 2
n + 1
(d) N = 2
n
+ 1
IES2011
In light metal casting runner should be so designed In light metal casting, runner should be so designed
that:
It id i ti 1. It avoids aspiration
2. It avoids turbulence
3. The path of runner is reduced in area so that
unequal volume of flow through each gate q g g
takes place
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
G 20 0 ( ) GATE 2010(PI)
D i h filli f i d ld i b During the filling process of a given sand mould cavity by
molten metal through a horizontal runner of circular cross
section the frictional head loss of the molten metal in the
runner will increase with the runner will increase with the
(a) increase in runner diameter
(b) decrease in internal surface roughness of runner
(c) decrease in length of runner
(d) increase in average velocity of molten metal (d) increase in average velocity of molten metal
IES 2011 IES2011
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using
the code given below the lists : the code given below the lists :
ListI ListII
A.Topgate 1.Heavyandlargecastings
B.Bottomgate 2.Mostwidelyusedandeconomical g y
C.Partinggate 3.Turbulence
C d
D.Stepgate 4.Unfavourable temperaturegradient
Codes
A B C D A B C D
( ) (b) (a) 3 4 2 1 (b) 1 4 2 3
(c) 3 2 4 1 (d) 1 2 4 3
IES1998
A sand casting mould A sand casting mould
assembly is shown in
the above figure. The the above figure. The
elements marked A
and B are respectively and B are respectively
(a) Sprue and riser
(b) I t d i (b) Ingate and riser
(c) Drag and runner
(d) Riser and runner
GATE2002
The primary purpose of a sprue in a casting
mould is to ou d s to
(a)Feed the casting at a rate consistent with the rate
of solidification of solidification
(b)Act as a reservoir for molten metal
( ) d l l f h i b i h (c)Feed molten metal from the pouring basin to the
gate
(d)Help feed the casting until all solidification takes
place
IES 1998 IES1998
Whichofthefollowingaretherequirementsofanideal Whichofthefollowingaretherequirementsofanideal
gatingsystem?
1 Themoltenmetalshouldenterthemouldcavitywithas 1. Themoltenmetalshouldenterthemouldcavitywithas
highavelocityaspossible.
2 Itshouldfacilitatecompletefillingofthemouldcavity 2. Itshouldfacilitatecompletefillingofthemouldcavity.
3. Itshouldbeabletopreventtheabsorptionofairorgases
fromthesurroundingsonthemoltenmetalwhile fromthesurroundingsonthemoltenmetalwhile
flowingthroughit.
Selectthecorrectanswerusingthecodesgivenbelow: Selectthecorrectanswerusingthecodesgivenbelow:
(a)1,2and3 (b)1and2 (c)2and3 (d)1and3
IES2009
C id th f ll i t t t Considerthefollowingstatements:
1.Theactualentrypointthroughwhichthemolten
metalentersthemouldcavityiscalledingate.
2.Bottomgateincaseofamouldcreatesunfavourable g
temperaturegradient.
3.Sprueincaseofamouldismadetaperedtoavoidair 3.Sprueincaseofamouldismadetaperedtoavoidair
inclusion.
Whichoftheabovestatementsis/arecorrect? Whichoftheabovestatementsis/arecorrect?
(a)1only (b)1and2 (c)2and3 (d)1and3
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GATE2001
The height of the downsprue is 175 mm and its
ti l t th b i
2
Th crosssectional area at the base is 200 mm
2
. The
crosssectional area of the horizontal runner is
l
2
A i l i di t th also 200 mm
2
. Assuming no losses, indicate the
correct choice for the time (in seconds) required to
fill a mould ca it of olume 0
6
mm
3
(Use g 0 fill a mould cavity of volume 10
6
mm
3
. (Use g = 10
m/s
2
).
( ) (b) ( ) (d) (a)2.67 (b)8.45 (c)26.72 (d)84.50
GATE 2007 GATE2007
A 200 mm long down sprue has an area of cross g p
section of 650 mm
2
where the pouring basin meets the
down sprue (i.e. at the beginning of the down sprue). p ( g g p )
A constant head of molten metal is maintained by the
pouring basin. The Molten metal flow rate is 6.5 10
5
p g 5
mm
3
/s. Considering the end of down sprue to be open
to atmosphere and an acceleration due to gravity of p g y
10
4
mm/s
2
, the area of the down sprue in mm
2
at its end
(avoiding aspiration effect) should be ( g p )
(a)650.0 (b)350.0 (c)290.7 (d)190.0
Contd
IES2003
A ti ti f i d t d i th ti A gating ratio of 1: 2: 4 is used to design the gating
system for magnesium alloy casting. This gating ratio
refers to the cross section areas of the various gating refers to the cross section areas of the various gating
elements as given below:
1 Down sprue 2 Runner bar 3 Ingates 1. Down sprue 2. Runner bar 3. Ingates
The correct sequence of the above elements in the
ratio 1: 2: 4 is ratio 1: 2: 4 is
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) d (b) 1,3 and 2
(c) 2, 3 and 1
(d) 3, 1 an 2
IES2005
The gating ratio 2: 8: 1 for copper in gating system
d i f t th ti f f design refers to the ratio of areas of:
(a) Sprue: Runner: Ingate
(b) Runner: Ingate: Sprue
(c) Runner: Sprue: Ingate ( ) p g
(d) Ingate: Runner: Sprue
GATE2010
Inagatingsystem,theratio1:2:4represents
(a) Sprue basearea:runnerarea:ingate area
(b) Pouringbasinarea:ingate area:runnerarea
(c) Sprue basearea:ingate area:castingarea
(d) R i i (d) Runnerarea:ingate area:castingarea
IAS1999
A i (A) Th f fl f l h h Assertion (A): The rate of flow of metal through sprue
is NOT a function of the crosssectional areas of
sprue runner and gate sprue, runner and gate.
Reason (R): If respective crosssectional areas of
sprue, runner and gate are in the ratio of 1: 2: 2, the p , g ,
system is known as unpressurised gating system.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct y
explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the
l i f A correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) f l b (d) A is false but R is true
IES 1994 IES1994
Assertion (A): In a mould, a riser is designed and placed Assertion (A): In a mould, a riser is designed and placed
so that the riser will solidify after the casting has solidified.
Reason (R): A riser is a reservoir of molten metal which Reason (R): A riser is a reservoir of molten metal which
will supply molten metal where a shrinkage cavity would
have occurred.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct
explanation of A p
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the
correct explanation of A p
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true (d) A is false but R is true
IES2011
The relationship between total freezing time t The relationship between total freezing time t,
volume of the casting V and its surface area A,
according to Chvorinovs rule is : g
( )
V
a t k
A

=


( )
A
A
b t k
V



=


2
( )
V
A
c t k
V


=


2
( )
V
V
d t k
A


=


Where K is a constant
A
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IES1998
A spherical drop of molten metal of radius 2 mm
was found to solidify in 10 seconds. A similar drop
of radius 4 mmwould solidify in of radius 4 mmwould solidify in
(a) 14.14 seconds
(b) 20 seconds
(c) 28.30 seconds
(d) 40 seconds
GATE 2013 GATE2013
A b h d ti lidifi i i Th A cube shaped casting solidifies in 5 min. The
solidification time in min for a cube of the same
material, which is 8 times heavier than the original
casting, will be
( ) (b) ( ) (d) (a) 10 (b) 20 (c) 24 (d) 40
GATE2003
With a solidification factor of 0.97 x 10
6
s/m
2
, the
solidification time (in seconds) for a spherical
casting of 200 mmdiameter is
( ) (b) 8 ( ) (d) (a) 539 (b) 1078 (c) 4311 (d) 3233
IES2006
According to Chvorinov's equation, the
lidifi ti ti f ti i ti l t solidification time of a casting is proportional to:
(a) v
2
(a) v
(b) v
(c) 1/v
(d) 1/v
2
Where, v = volume of casting
GATE 2010(PI)
S lidifi ti ti f t lli ll ti i Solidification time of a metallic alloy casting is
(a) Directly proportional to its surface area (a) Directly proportional to its surface area
(b) Directly proportional to the specific heat of the y p p p
cast material
(c) Directly proportional to the thermal diffusivity of
h l l the molten metal
(d)Inversely proportional to the pouring (d)Inversely proportional to the pouring
temperature.
GATE2007
Volume of a cube of side 'l' and volume of a sphere of
radius r are equal. Both the cube and the sphere are solid
d f t i l Th b i t Th ti f th and of same material. They are being cast. The ratio of the
solidification time of the cube to the same of the sphere is: p
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
3 6 2 2 3 2 4
4 r 4 r 4 r 4 r
a b c d
6 l 6 l 6 l 6 l


6 l 6 l 6 l 6 l
GATE2011(PI) ( )
In a sand casting process, a sphere and a cylinder
of equal volumes are separately cast from the same of equal volumes are separately cast from the same
molten metal under identical conditions. The
height and diameter of the cylinder are equal. The e g t a d d a ete o t e cy de a e equa . e
ratio of the solidification time of the sphere to that
of the cylinder is
(a) 1.14
(b) 0.87 ( ) 7
(c) 1.31
(d) 0 76 (d) 0.76
GATE2009(PI)
l d l d f d d h h l d l d A solid cylinder of diameter D and height equal to D, and a solid
cube of side L are being sand cast by using the same material.
Assuming there is no superheat in both the cases, the ratio of
solidification time of the cylinder to the solidification time of the
cube is
(a) (L/D)
2
(a) (L/D)
2
(b) (2L/D)
2
(c) (2D/L)
2
(d) (D/L)
2
(d) (D/L)
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IES 2012 IES 2012
Th ti f f f l f it l f Theratioofsurfaceareaofvolumeforaunitvolumeof
riserisminimumincaseof
(a)Cylindricalriser
(b)Sphericalriser
(c)Hemisphericalriser
(d)Cuboidsriser
IES 2011 Conventional IES2011Conventional
A round casting is 20 mm in diameter and 50 mm in
length. Another casting of the same metal is elliptical in
i i h j i i i f d cross section, with a major to minor axis ratio of 2, and
has the same length and crosssectional area as the has the same length and cross sectional area as the
round casting. Both pieces are cast under the same
conditions. What is the difference in the solidification
i f h i ? [ M k ] times of the two castings ? [10 Marks]
( ) ( )( )
Areaof ellipse
Ci f 3 3 3
ab
b b b
=

( ) ( )( )
( )
2 2
Circumference 3 3 3
2 / 2 (approx.)
a b a b a b
a b

= + + +

= +
ConventionalQuestionESE2003
Compare the solidification time of two optimum side Compare the solidification time of two optimum side
risers of the same volume with one has cylindrical shape
and other is parallopiped. [30 Marks]
ConventionalQuestionIES2008 Q
Calculate the size of a cylindrical riser (height and diameter
equal) necessary to feed a steel slab casting of dimensions
30 x 30 x 6 cm with a side riser casting poured horizontally 30 x 30 x 6 cm with a side riser, casting poured horizontally
into the mould.
[Use Modulus Method]
[ 0 Marks] [10 Marks]
Conventional QuestionIES2007 Q
Calculate the size of a cylindrical riser (height and
) diameter equal) necessary to feed a steel slab
casting of dimensions 25 x 25 x 5 cm with a side casting of dimensions 25 x 25 x 5 cm with a side
riser, casting poured horizontally into the mould.
[Use Caines Method]
[ For steel a = 0.10, b = 0.03 and c = 1.00 ]
IES1995
Directional solidification in castings can be
improved by using
(a) Chills and chaplets
( ) (b) Chills and padding
(c) Chaplets and padding (c) Chaplets and padding
(d) Chills, chaplets and padding. (d) Chills, chaplets and padding.
GATE1998,2007
Chills are used in moulds to
(a) Achieve directional solidification
(b) Reduce the possibility of blowholes
(c) Reduce freezing time
(d) S h l fl f d i l (d) Smoothen metal flow for reducing splatter.
IAS1994
Chillsareusedincastingmouldsto
(a) Achievedirectionalsolidification
(b) Reducepossibilityofblowholes
(c) Reducethefreezingtime (c) Reducethefreezingtime
(d) Increasethesmoothnessofcastsurface
IES1997
( ) l b l d h bl l Assertion (A): Steel can be melted in hot blast cupola.
Reason (R): In hot blast cupola, the flue gases are used to
preheat the air blast to the cupola so that the temperature in
the furnace is considerably higher than that in a
i l l conventional cupola.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct
l i f A explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the
l i f A correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
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IES 2012 IES 2012
Statement (I): Cupola furnace is not employed for ( ) C p p y
melting steel in foundry
Statement (II): The temperatures generated within a ( ) p g
cupola are not adequate for melting Steel
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are ( ) ( ) ( )
individually true and Statement (II) is the correct
explanation of Statement (I)
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct
explanation of Statement (I)
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
GATE1996
Light impurities in the molten metal are prevented
f hi th ld it b idi from reaching the mould cavity by providing a
(a) Strainer
(b) Button well
(c) Skim bob ( )
(d) All of the above
GATE2005
A mould has a downsprue whose length is 20 cm
d th ti l t th b f th and the cross sectional area at the base of the
downsprue is 1cm
2
. The downsprue feeds a
h i t l l di i t th ld it f horizontal runner leading into the mould cavity of
volume 1000 cm
3
. The time required to fill the
mould ca it ill be mould cavity will be
(a)4.05 s (b)5.05 s (c)6.05 s (d)7.25 s
GATE2012(PI)
A mould having dimensions 100 mm 90 mm 20 mm is filled A mould having dimensions 100 mm 90 mm 20 mm is filled
with molten metal through a gate as shown in the figure. For
height h and crosssectional area A, the mould filling time is t
1
. g g
1
The height is now quadrupled and the crosssectional area is
halved. The corresponding filling time is t
2
. The ratio t
2
/t
1
is
1
( )
2
a
2
( )1
( )
b
( ) 2
( )2
c
d
GATE 2006 GATE2006
In a sand casting operation, the total liquid head is
i i d h h i i l h ld maintained constant such that it is equal to the mould
height. The time taken to fill the mould with a top gate
i If h ld i fill d i h b is t
A.
If the same mould is filled with a bottom gate,
then the time taken is t
B
. Ignore the time required to
fill h d f i i l ff A fill the runner and frictional effects. Assume
atmospheric pressure at the top molten metal surfaces.
Th l i b d i The relation between t
A
and t
B
is
(A) 2
(B) 2
B A
t t =
(B) 2
(C)
B A
A
B
t t
t
t
=
= ( )
2
(D) 2 2
B
B A
t t =
GATE 2007 (PI) Li k d S 1 GATE 2007(PI)LinkedS1
In a sand casting process, a sprue of 10 mm base In a sand casting process, a sprue of 10 mm base
diameter and 250 mm height leads to a runner
which fills a cubical mould cavity of 100 mm size which fills a cubical mould cavity of 100 mm size
The volume flowrate (in mm
3
/s) is
(a) 0.8 x 10
5
(b) 1.1 x 10
5
(c) 1 7 x 10
5
(d) 2 3 x 10
5
(c) 1.7 x 10
5
(d) 2.3 x 10
5
GATE 2007 (PI) Li k d S 2 GATE 2007(PI)LinkedS2
In a sand casting process, a sprue of 10 mm base In a sand casting process, a sprue of 10 mm base
diameter and 250 mm height leads to a runner
which fills a cubical mould cavity of 100 mm size which fills a cubical mould cavity of 100 mm size
The mould filling time (in seconds) is
(a) 2.8 (b) 5.78
(c) 7 54 (d) 8 41 (c) 7.54 (d) 8.41
IES2009
2marks
IAS2011Main
Sketch a mould for two hollow components to be
cast. On the diagram, indicate runner, gate, riser,
core, cope, sprue, pouring basin, sprue well, drag,
parting line parting line.
[10Marks] [ ]
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GATE2004
Misrun is a casting defect which occurs due to
(a) Very high pouring temperature of the metal
(b) Insufficient fluidity of the molten metal
(c) Absorption of gases by the liquid metal
(d) I li f h ld fl k (d) Improper alignment of the mould flasks
GATE2009
Two streams of liquid metal which are not hot
h t f l lt i t ti d f t enough to fuse properly result into a casting defect
known as
(a) Cold shut
(b) Swell
(c) Sand wash
(d) Scab
ld h f MoldShift
The mold shift defect occurs when cope and drag
ldi b h t b l li d or molding boxes have not been properly aligned.
IES2001
Scabisa
(a) Sandcastingdefect
(b) Machiningdefect
(c) Weldingdefect
(d) F i d f (d) Forgingdefect
IAS2004
MatchList I(CastingDefects)withList II(Explanation)andselectthecorrect MatchListI(CastingDefects)withListII(Explanation)andselectthecorrect
answerusingthecodesgivenbelowthelists:
ListI ListII
(CastingDefects) (Explanation) (CastingDefects) (Explanation)
A.Metallicprojections 1.Consistofroundedorroughinternalorexposedcavities
includingblowholesandpinholes
B.Cavities 2.Formedduringmelting,solidificationandmoulding.
C.Inclusions 3.Includessinglefolds,laps,scarsadheringsandlayersand
oxidescale
D.Discontinuities 4.Includecracks,coldorhottearingandcoldshuts
Consistoffins flashormassi eprojectionsandrough 5.Consistoffins,flashormassiveprojectionsandrough
surfaces
Codes:A B C D A B C D
(a) 1 5 3 2 (b) 1 5 2 4 (a) 1 5 3 2 (b) 1 5 2 4
(c) 5 1 2 4 (d) 5 1 3 2
GATE2003
Hardnessofgreensandmouldincreaseswith
(a) Increaseinmoisturecontentbeyond6percent y p
(b) Increaseinpermeability
(c) Decreaseinpermeability (c) Decreaseinpermeability
(d) Increaseinbothmoisturecontentand
bilit permeability
IES1998
A i (A) S iff i b h b Assertion(A):Stiffeningmembers,suchaswebs
andribs,usedonacastingshouldbeliberally
provided provided.
Reason(R):Theywillprovideadditionalstrength
toacastmember toacastmember.
(a) BothAandRareindividuallytrueandRisthe
correctexplanationofA correctexplanationofA
(b) BothAandRareindividuallytruebutRisnot the
correctexplanationofA correctexplanationofA
(c) AistruebutRisfalse
(d) Ai f l b tRi t (d) AisfalsebutRistrue
IES2005
In gating system design, which one of the
following is the correct sequence in which choke
area, pouring time, pouring basin and sprue sizes
are calculated?
(a) Chokearea Pouringtime Pouringbasin Sprue
(b) Pouringbasin Sprue Chokearea Pouringtime (b) ou g bas Sp ue C o e a ea ou g t e
(c) Chokearea Sprue Pouringbasin Pouringtime
(d) P i b i P i ti Ch k S (d) Pouringbasin Pouringtime Chokearea Sprue
IES1997
Ifthemeltingratioofacupolais10:1,thenthe
cokerequirementforonetonmeltwillbe
(a) 0.1ton
(b) 10tons (b) 10tons
(c) 1ton
(d) t (d) 11tons
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IES2009
Inwhichoneofthefollowingfurnacesmostofthe
nonferrousalloysaremelted?
(a) Reverberatory furnace
(b) Inductionfurnace (b) Inductionfurnace
(c) Cruciblefurnace
(d) P tf (d) Potfurnace
IAS2001
Whichofthefollowingpatternmaterialsareused
inPrecisionCasting?
1. PlasterofParis
2. Plastics 2. Plastics
3. AnodizedAluminium Alloy
F M 4. FrozenMercury
Selectthecorrectanswerusingthecodesgivenbelow:
(a)1and2(b) 2and4(c)3and4(d)1and3
IAS2004
Whichoneofthefollowinggatingsystemsisbest
suitedtoobtaindirectionalsolidification?
(a) Topgrating
(b) Partlinegrating (b) Part linegrating
(c) Bottomgrating
(d) St d ti (d) Steppedgrating
IES2011
In the designation of Aluminium casting A514 0 In the designation of Aluminium casting A514.0
indicates :
( ) Al i i it (a) Aluminium purity
(b) Aluminiumcontent
(c) Percentage of alloy element
(d) Magnesium Content (d) Magnesium Content
A (d) Ans. (d)
SpecialCasting SpecialCasting
BySKMondal BySKMondal
IES 2010 IES2010
Considerthefollowingadvantagesofshell Considerthefollowingadvantagesofshell
mouldcasting:
Cl di i lt l 1.Closedimensionaltolerance.
2.Goodsurfacefinish.
3.Lowcost.
E i 4.Easier.
Whichofthesearecorrect?
(a)1,2and3only (b)2,3and4only
( ) ( ) (c)1,2and4only (d)1,2,3and4
IES1996
Consider the following ingredients used in
moulding:
1. Dry silica sand
2.Clay 2.Clay
3.Phenol formaldehyde
S di ili t 4.Sodium silicate
Those used for shell mould casting include
(a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 ( ) 3 ( ) , , 3 4
IES2005
I h ll ldi h th h llthi k Inshellmoulding,howcantheshellthickness
beaccuratelymaintained?
( ) (a)Bycontrollingthetimeduringwhichthepattern
isincontactwithmould
(b)Bycontrollingthetimeduringwhichthepattern
isheated
(c)Bymaintainingthetemperatureofthepatternin
therangeof175
o
C 380
o
C therangeof175 C 380 C
(d)Bythetypeofbinderused
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IES2006
Shellmouldingcanbeusedfor:
(a) Producingmillingcutters g g
(b) Makinggoldornaments
(c) Producingheavyandthickwalledcasting (c) Producingheavyandthickwalledcasting
(d) Producingthincasting
IES2007
Which of the following are employed in shell
ldi ? moulding?
1. Resin binder 2. Metal pattern 3. Heating coils
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
IAS2007
The mould in shell moulding process is made up
f hi h f th f ll i ? of which of the following?
(a) Gypsum + setting agents (a) Gypsum + setting agents
(b) Green sand + clayy
(c) Sodium silicate + dried sand
(d) Dried silica + phenolic resin
IAS1999
M t h Li t I (M ldi P ) ith Li t II (Bi di Match List I (Moulding Process) with List II (Binding
Agent) and select the correct answer using the codes
given belowthe lists: g
List I List II
A. Green sand 1. Silicate
B. Core sand 2. Organic
C. Shell moulding 3. Clay
D CO Pl f P i D. CO2 process 4. Plaster of Paris
5. Plastic
Codes:A B C D A B C D Codes:A B C D A B C D
(a) 3 2 5 1 (b) 3 2 4 1
(c) 2 3 5 4 (d) 2 3 4 5 (c) 2 3 5 4 (d) 2 3 4 5
IES2009
2marks
IES2011
The proper sequence of investment casting steps is : The proper sequence of investment casting steps is :
(a) Slurry coating pattern melt outShakeout Stucco
ti coating
(b) Stucco coating Slurry coating Shakeout Pattern
melt out
(c) Slurry coating Stucco coating Pattern melt out y g g
Shakeout
(d) Stucco coating Shakeout Slurry coating Pattern (d) Stucco coating Shakeout Slurry coating Pattern
melt out
GATE2006
An expendable pattern is used in
( ) l h (a) Slush casting
(b) Squeeze casting
(c) Centrifugal casting
(d) Investment casting (d) Investment casting
GATE2011(PI)
Which of the following casting processes uses
expendable pattern and expendable mould?
(a) Shell mould casting
( ) (b) Investment casting
(c) Pressure die casting (c) Pressure die casting
(d) Centrifugal casting (d) Centrifugal casting
ISRO2010
Investment casting is used for
(a) Shapes which are made by difficulty using complex
tt i d ti patterns in sand casting
(b) Mass production p
(c) Shapes which are very complex and intricate and
can't be cast by any other method
(d) There is nothing like investment casting (d) There is nothing like investment casting
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IES1992
Themostpreferredprocessforcastinggasturbine
bladesis:
(a) Diemoulding
(b) Shellmoulding (b) Shellmoulding
(c) Investmentmoulding
(d) S d ti (d) Sandcasting
20 0 JWM2010
Considerthefollowingmaterials: g
1.Wax
2 Wood 2.Wood
3.Plastic
Whichofthesematerialscanbeusedaspatternin
investmentcastingprocess?
(a)1,2and3 (b)1and2only
(c)2and3only (d)1and3only (c)2and3only (d)1and3only
IES 2010 IES2010
Assertion (A): The investment casting is used for ( ) g
precision parts such as turbine plates, sewing
machines etc.
Reason (R): The investment castings have a good
surface finish and are exact reproductions of the surface finish and are exact reproductions of the
master pattern.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the
correct explanation of A
(b) B th A d R i di id ll t b t R i NOT th (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the
correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
IES 2007 IES2007
Consider the following statements in respect of
investment castings:
1. The pattern or patterns is/are not joined to a stalk or
sprue also of wax to forma tree of patterns.
2.The prepared moulds are placed in an oven and heated
gently to dry off the invest and melt out the bulk of wax.
3.The moulds are usually poured by placing the moulds in
a vacuum chamber. Which of the statements given above
are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 3 y 3
IES2006
Which of the following materials are used for
making patterns in investment casting method?
1. Wax 2. Rubber 3. Wood 4. Plastic
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) Only 1 and 3 (b) Only 2 and 3
( ) O l d (d) O l d (c) Only 1, 2 and 4 (d) Only 2, 3 and 4
IAS1996
Light and intricate parts with close dimensional
tolerances of the order of 0.005 mm are
produced by
(a) Investment castingg
(b) Die casting
(c) Centrifugal casting (c) Centrifugal casting
(d) Shell mould casting
IES 2013 IES2013
Statement (I): Mould walls of a permanent mould are
kept thick kept thick.
Statement (II): The thicker mould walls retain
i h i i fl f l l maximum heat increasing flowof molten metal.
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually
true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of
Statement (I)
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually
true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of ( ) p
Statement (I)
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false (c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
IES2011
Consider the following advantages of die casting over Consider the following advantages of die casting over
sand casting :
1 Rapidity of the process 1. Rapidity of the process
2. Smooth surface
3 Strong dense metal structure 3. Strong dense metal structure
Which of these advantages are correct ?
( ) d (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only 3 y
IES2009
Which of the following are the most suitable
materials for die casting?
(a) Zinc and its alloys
(b) Copper and its alloys (b) Copper and its alloys
(c) Aluminiumand its alloys
(d) L d d it ll (d) Lead and its alloys
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20 0 JWM2010
Assertion (A) : In die casting method, small ( ) g ,
thickness can be filled with liquid metal.
Reason (R) : The air in die cavity trapped inside the Reason (R) : The air in die cavity trapped inside the
casting causes problems.
(a) BothAandRareindividuallytrueandRisthe (a) BothAandRareindividuallytrueandRisthe
correctexplanationofA
(b) B hA dR i di id ll b Ri h (b) BothAandRareindividuallytruebutRisnot the
correctexplanationofA
(c) AistruebutRisfalse
(d) AisfalsebutRistrue ( )
IES2005
Which one of the following processes produces a
casting when pressure forces the molten metal
into the mould cavity?
(a) Shell moulding (b) Investment casting g g
(c) Die casting (d) Continuous casting
IES2006
In which of the following are metal moulds used?
(a) Greensand mould
(b) Dry sand mould
(c) Die casting process (c) Die casting process
(d) Loam moulding
IES1995
A i (A) A l i i ll i h % ili i Assertion (A): An aluminium alloy with 11 % silicon is
used for making engine pistons by die casting
technique technique.
Reason (R): Aluminium has low density and addition
of silicon improves its fluidity and therefore its p y
castability.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct y
explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the
l i f A correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) f l b (d) A is false but R is true
IES1995
MatchListIwithListIIandselectthecorrectanswertakingthehelp MatchListIwithListIIandselectthecorrectanswertakingthehelp
ofcodesgivenbelowthelists:
ListI ListII
(Products) (Processofmanufacture) (Products) (Processofmanufacture)
A. Automobilepistoninaluminiumalloy 1.Pressurediecasting
B. Enginecrankshaftinspheroidal
hi i G i di i graphiteiron 2.Gravitydiecasting
C. Carburettor housinginaluminiumalloy 3.Sandcasting
D. Casttitaniumblades 4.Precisioninvestment
i casting
5.Shellmoulding
Code: A B C D A B C D
(a) 2 3 1 5 (b) 3 2 1 5
(c) 2 1 3 4 (d) 4 1 2 3
IAS2007
Considerthefollowingstatements:
1. Zincdiecastingshavelowstrength. g g
2. Inthediecastingprocess,verythinsectionsor
complexshapescanbeobtainedeasily. complexshapescanbeobtainedeasily.
Whichofthestatementsgivenaboveis/arecorrect?
( ) l (a) 1only
(b) 2only
(c) Both1and2
(d) Neither1nor2 ( )
IAS1996
A i (A) Di i i ld d f d Assertion (A): Die casting yields a product of good
accuracy and finish.
R (R) L l i ll d i di Reason (R): Low melting alloys used in die
casting.
( ) B h A d R i di id ll d R i h (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the
correct explanation of A
(b) B h A d R i di id ll b R i h (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the
correct explanation of A
( ) A i b R i f l (c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
IES2011
Consider the following statements : Consider the following statements :
1. Hot chamber machine is used for casting zinc, tin and
th l lti ll other low melting alloys.
2. Cold chamber machine is used for die casting of
ferrous alloys
3. Rapid cooling rate in die casting produces high 3 p g g p g
strength and quality in many alloys.
Which of these statements are correct? Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only
( ) d l (d) d l (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
GATE2007
Which of the following engineering materials is
th t it bl did t f h t h b di the most suitable candidate for hot chamber die
casting?
( ) b l (a) Lowcarbon steel
(b) Titanium
(c) Copper
(d) Tin (d) Tin
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IES1995
A i (A) Al i i ll i h Assertion (A): Aluminium alloys are cast in hot
chamber die casting machine.
Reason (R): Aluminium alloys require high melting Reason (R): Aluminium alloys require high melting
when compared to zinc alloys.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct
explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the
correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false ( )
(d) A is false but R is true
GATE2009(PI) ( )
Hot chamber die casting process is NOT suited for
(a) Lead and its alloy
(b) Zinc and its alloy
( ) Ti d it ll (c) Tin and its alloy
(d) Aluminumand its alloy ( ) y
GATE2002
In centrifugal casting, the impurities are
( ) f l d b d (a) Uniformly distributed
(b) Forced towards the outer surface
(c) Trapped near the mean radius of the casting
(d) Collected at the centre of the casting (d) Collected at the centre of the casting
GATE1993
Centrifugally cast products have
(a) Large grain structure with high porosity g g g p y
(b) Fine grain structure with high density
(c) Fine grain structure with lowdensity (c) Fine grain structure with lowdensity
(d) Segregation of slug towards the outer skin of the
ti casting
GATE2008(PI) ( )
In hollow cylindrical parts, made by centrifugal casting,
the density of the part is
( ) i h i (a) maximum at the outer region
(b) maximum at the inner region (b) maximum at the inner region
(c) maximum at the midpoint between outer and inner ( ) p
surfaces
(d) uniform throughout
IES2008
Which of the following casting processes does not Which of the following casting processes does not
/do not require central core for producing pipe?
1 Sand casting process 1. Sand casting process
2. Die casting process
3 Centrifugal casting process 3. Centrifugal casting process
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
( ) d (a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only 3 y
IES2009
Which one of the following casting processes is
b t it d t k bi i h ll best suited to make bigger size hollow
symmetrical pipes? y p p
(a) Die casting
(b) Investment casting
(c) Shell moulding
(d) Centrifugal casting
IES2007
Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
In a centrifugal casting method
(a) No core is used (a) No core is used
(b) Core may be made of any metal
( ) C i d f d (c) Core is made of sand
(d) Core is made of ferrous metal
IES1998
Poormachinability ofcentrifugallycastironpipe
isdueto
(a) Chilling
(b) Segregation (b) Segregation
(c) Densestructure
(d) Hi h ld t ti d (d) Highmouldrotationspeed
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IES2009
Which of the following are the most likely
characteristics in centrifugal casting?
(a) Fine grain size and high porosity
(b) Coarse grain size and high porosity (b) Coarse grain size and high porosity
(c) Fine grain size and high density
(d) C i i d hi h d it (d) Coarse grain size and high density
IES2007
MatchListIwithListIIandselectthecorrectanswerusingthecodegiven MatchListIwithListIIandselectthecorrectanswerusingthecodegiven
belowtheLists:
ListI ListII
(CastingProcess) (Principle) (CastingProcess) (Principle)
A. Diecasting 1.Themetalsolidifiesinarotatingmould
B. Investmentcasting 2.Thepatternclusterisrepeatedlydipped
intoaceramicslurryanddustedwith
f refractory
C. Shellmoulding 3.Moltenmetalisforcedbypressureinto
ametallicmould
D Centrifugalcasting 4 Aftercooling theinvestisremoved D. Centrifugalcasting 4.Aftercooling,theinvestisremoved
fromthe Castingbypressurejettingor
vibratorycleaning
Code: A B C D A B C D
(a) 2 1 3 4 (b) 3 4 2 1
(c) 2 4 3 1 (c) 3 1 2 4
IES2000
M t hLi tI(P ) ithLi tII(P d t / t i l ) MatchListI(Process)withListII(Products/materials)
andselectthecorrectanswerusingthecodesgiven
belowtheLists:
ListI ListII
A. Diecasting 1.Phenolformaldehyde
B. Shellmolding 2.C.I.pipes
C. CO
2
molding 3.Nonferrousalloys
D C if l i S di ili D. Centrifugalcasting 4.Sodiumsilicate
Codes:A B C D A B C D
(a) 1 3 4 2 (b) 3 1 4 2 (a) 1 3 4 2 (b) 3 1 4 2
(c) 3 1 2 4 (d) 1 3 2 4
IAS2004
MatchListI(NameoftheProcess)withListII(Advantage)andselectthecorrect
answerusingthecodesgivenbelowthelists:
List I List II ListI ListII
(NameoftheProcess) (Advantage)
A. SandCasting 1.Largecylindricalpartswithgoodquality
B C i ld ti E ll tdi i l d f B. Ceramicmoldcasting 2.Excellentdimensionalaccuracyandsurface
finish
C. Diecasting 3.Intricateshapesandclosetoleranceparts
D C if l i Al li d h if li i D. Centrifugalcasting 4.Almostanymetaliscastandthereifnolimitto
size,shapeandweight
5.Gooddimensionalaccuracy,finishandlow
porosity
Codes:A B C D A B C D
(a) 2 3 5 1 (b) 4 1 2 3
(c) 2 1 5 3 (d) 4 3 2 1
IAS2003
A i (A) S i if l i i Assertion (A): Semicentrifugal casting process is
similar to true centrifugal casting except that the
central core is used in it to form inner surface central core is used in it to form inner surface.
Reason (R): In semicentrifugal casting process the
axis of spin is always vertical p y
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct
explanation of A p
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the
correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
IES2013
Statement (I): In semi centrifugal casting a particular
shape of the casting is produced by mould, core and the p g p y
centrifugal force of molten metal.
Statement (II): The centrifugal force aids to proper Statement (II): The centrifugal force aids to proper
feeding to produce the casting free from porosity.
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually (a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually
true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of
Statement (I) Statement (I)
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually
t b t St t t (II) i t th t l ti f true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of
Statement (I)
( ) ( ) b ( ) f l (c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
IES2000
M t hLi tI(T f ti ) ithLi tII(W ki i i l ) MatchListI(Typeofcasting)withListII(Workingprinciples)
andselectthecorrectanswerusingthecodesgivenbelowthe
Lists:
Li tI Li tII ListI ListII
A. Diecasting 1.Moltenmetalisforcedintothedie
underpressure
B. Centrifugalcasting 2.Axisofrotationdoesnotcoincidewith
axisofmould
C. Centrifuging 3.Metalsolidifieswhenmouldisrotating g g 3 g
D. Continuouscasting 4.Continuouslypouringmoltenmetal
intomould
Codes: A B C D A B C D Codes: A B C D A B C D
(a) 1 3 2 4 (b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 1 2 3 4 (d) 4 2 3 1
IAS2004
Which of the following are produced by slush
casting?
(a) Hollowcastings with thick walls
(b) Hollowcastings with thin walls (b) Hollowcastings with thin walls
(c) Thin castings
(d) Thi k ti (d) Thick castings
IES2011
The method of casting for producing ornamental pieces The method of casting for producing ornamental pieces
are:
( ) Sl h d it ti (a) Slush and gravity casting
(b) Pressed and slush casting
(c) Gravity and semi permanent mould casting
(d) Semi permanent mould and pressed casting (d) Semi permanent mould and pressed casting
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IES 2012 IES 2012
The process of making hollow castings of noncircular The process of making hollow castings of non circular
shape and desired thickness by permanent mould
without the use of cores is known as without the use of cores is known as
(a) Die casting (b) Slush casting
( ) P d ti (d) C t if l ti (c) Pressed casting (d) Centrifugal casting
IAS2002
M t hLi tI(C ti P ) ithLi tII MatchListI(CastingProcess)withListII
(Applications)andselectthecorrectanswerusingthe
codesgivenbelowtheLists: g
ListI ListII
(CastingProcess) (Applications)
A. Centrifugalcasting 1. Carburetor
B. Squeezecasting 2. Pipes
C Di C i Wh l f C. DieCasting 3. Wheelsfor
automobiles
4 Gearhousings 4. Gearhousings
Codes:A B C A B C
(a) 2 3 1 (b) 4 1 3 (a) 2 3 1 (b) 4 1 3
(c) 2 1 3 (d) 4 3 1
IES2009 IES2009
2marks
IES1996
Whichofthefollowingpairsarecorrectlymatched?
1. Pitmoulding ..................Forlargejobs. g g j
2. Investmentmoulding ...Lostwaxprocess.
3 Plastermoulding Mouldpreparedin 3. PlastermouldingMouldpreparedin
gypsum.
( ) d (b) d (a) 1,2and3 (b) 1and2
(c) 1and3 (d) 2and3
IES1997
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly
matched?
(a) Aluminiumalloy piston Pressure die casting
(b) Jewellery.. Lost wax process (b) Jewellery.. Lost wax process
(c) Large pipes ..Centrifugal casting
(d) L b ll L ldi (d) Large bells Loam moulding
GATE1998
Li tI Li tII ListI ListII
(A) Sandcasting (1) Symmetricaland
circularshapesonly circularshapesonly
(B) Plastermouldcasting (2) Partshavehardened
skinsandsoftinterior
(C) Shellmouldcasting (3) Minimumpost
castingprocessing
(D) Investmentcasting (4) Partshaveatendency (D) Investmentcasting (4) Partshaveatendency
towarp
(5) Partshavesoftskin (5)
andhardinterior
(6) Suitableonlyfornon
f t l ferrousmetals
GATE1992
M h h f ll i ldi / i i h Matchthefollowingmoulding/castingprocesseswith
theproduct:
Moulding/Castingprocesses Product Moulding/Castingprocesses Product
(A) Slushcasting (P)Turbineblade
(B) Shellmoulding (Q)Machinetoolbed (B) Shellmoulding (Q)Machinetoolbed
(C) Drysandmoulding (R)Cylinderblock
(D) C t if l ti (S)H ll ti (D) Centrifugalcasting (S)Hollowcastings
likelampshades
(T)Rainwaterpipe (T)Rainwaterpipe
(U)Castironshoe
brake brake
GATE1996
ListI ListII
(A) Rivetsforaircraftbody 1. Forging y g g
(B) Carburettor body 2. Coldheading
(C) Crankshafts 3 Aluminiumbased (C) Crankshafts 3. Aluminiumbased
alloy
(D) N il P di ti (D) Nails 4. Pressurediecasting
5. Investmentcasting
IES2003
M t hLi tI(P d t ) ithLi tII(C ti P ) d l t MatchListI(Products)withListII(CastingProcess)andselect
thecorrectanswerusingthecodesgivenbelowtheLists:
ListI ListII
(Products) (CastingProcess)
A. Hollowstatues 1. CentrifugalCasting
B Dentures 2 InvestmentCasting B. Dentures 2. InvestmentCasting
C. Aluminiumalloypistons 3. SlushCasting
D. Rockerarms 4. ShellMoulding
G i Di C i 5. GravityDieCasting
Codes: A B C D A B C D
(a) 3 2 4 5 (b) 1 3 4 5 ( ) 3 4 5 ( ) 3 4 5
(c) 1 2 3 4 (d) 3 2 5 4
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IES1993
M h h i fLi I(E i ) i h h i MatchtheitemsofListI(Equipment)withtheitems
ofListII(Process)andselectthecorrectanswerusing
thegivencodes thegivencodes.
ListI(Equipment) ListII(Process)
P HotChamberMachine 1 Cleaning P HotChamberMachine 1. Cleaning
Q Muller 2. Coremaking
R DielectricBaker 3 Diecasting R DielectricBaker 3. Diecasting
S SandBlaster 4. Annealing
5 Sandmixing 5. Sandmixing
(a) P2,Q1,R4,S5 (b) P4,Q2,R3,S5
(c) P 4 Q 5 R 1 S 2 (d) P 3 Q 5 R 2 S 1 (c) P4,Q5,R1,S2 (d) P3,Q5,R2,S1
IAS2004
M hLi I(N f h C i P ) i hLi II(P D fi i i ) d l MatchListI(NameoftheCastingProcess)withListII(ProcessDefinition)andselect
thecorrectanswerusingthecodesgivenbelowthelists:
ListI ListII
(NameoftheCastin Process) (ProcessDefinition) (NameoftheCastingProcess) (ProcessDefinition)
A. Diecasting 1.Thisprocessinvolvesuseofamouldmadeof
Driedsilicasandandphenolic resinmixture
B El t l ti I thi lt t li f db B. Electroslag casting 2.Inthisprocess,moltenmetalisforcedby
Pressureintoametalmould
C. Centrifugalcasting 3.Thisprocessemploysaconsumableelectrode
D P i i i Thi i l i ld hil h D. Precisioncasting 4.Thisprocessinvolvesrotatingamouldwhilethe
metalsolidifies
5.Thisprocessproducesverysmooth,highly
Accuratecastingsfrombothferrousandnon
ferrousalloys
Codes:A B C D A B C D
(a) 5 4 1 2 (b) 2 3 4 5
(c) 5 3 4 2 (d) 2 4 1 5
GATE 2007 (PI) GATE 2007(PI)
Match the lists
Group1 Group2
P.SandCasting 1.Turbineblades
QCentrifugalCasting 2 ICEnginePistons Q.CentrifugalCasting 2.ICEnginePistons
R.InvestmentCasting 3.Largebells
S.DieCasting 4.Pulleys
(a) P 4, Q 1, R 3, S 2 (b) P 2, Q 4, R 3, S 1
(c) P 3, Q 4, R 1, S 2 (d) P 3, Q 2, R 1, S 4 ( ) 3, Q 4, , ( ) 3, Q , , 4
Q.No Option
Q.No Option
ConventionalCastingProcessCh21
Q.No Option
1 A
2 A
p
13 C
14 D 2 A
3 C
14 D
15 D
4 A
5 D
16 B
17 B
6 A
7 D
18 B
19 D
8 C
9 B
20 A
21 A 9 B
10 D
11 A
21 A
11 A
12 B
SpecialCastingProcessCh22
Q.No Option
Q.No Option
1 D
2 C
11 A
12 A
3 C
4 B
12 A
13 D
14 A
5 C
6 A
14 A
15 A
6 A
7 D
16 B
17 A
8 C
9 B
10 D
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