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MY4130 Mold Parts Handout
MOLTEN METAL
‘COPE (Upper half of sand mold)
LADLE
RISER
PARTING LINE. — eae
DRAG
(Lowerhalfofsand mold) RUNNER
Figure 1. A schematic ofthe metal casting process that defines the basic components of the
‘mold cavity as well a that part ofthe molten metal handling system known as the ladle,
Reference: From your text, Principles of Metals Casting, by Professor Karl 8. Rundman, self
published, date unknown, Moip cavity RISER
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CHAPLETS:
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{A diagram of chaplet usage
Figure 2. Core positioning through a register inthe drag section of the mold {made by adding a
Core print to the drag pattern) and through the use of chaplets, which are subsequently
Incorporated into the cast part upon casting.
Reference: Wikipedia, “Core (manufacturing),” accessed 8/29/14,
PRISER
PATTERNS
core
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A cheek used to create pulley
Figure 3. Use ofa cheek in lieu of a core when casting a reentrant angle. Allows entire mold to
be made of green sand and with removable patterns.
Reference: Wikipedia, “Core (manufacturing,” accessed 8/29/14,
