Metal Casting

Test your knowledge on Metal Casting processes and techniques.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the process of introducing a molten metal into a mould cavity called?

  1. Pouring
  2. Casting
  3. Solidification
  4. Cooling
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a type of metal casting process where the mould is made of sand?

  1. Investment Casting
  2. Die Casting
  3. Sand Casting
  4. Centrifugal Casting
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used to describe the process of removing the solidified metal from the mould?

  1. Shaking Out
  2. Knock Out
  3. Ejection
  4. Stripping
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which metal casting process involves forcing molten metal into a die cavity under high pressure?

  1. Investment Casting
  2. Die Casting
  3. Sand Casting
  4. Centrifugal Casting
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the process where molten metal is poured into a rotating mould, causing the metal to distribute evenly due to centrifugal force?

  1. Investment Casting
  2. Die Casting
  3. Sand Casting
  4. Centrifugal Casting
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a type of metal casting process where a wax pattern is used to create the mould?

  1. Investment Casting
  2. Die Casting
  3. Sand Casting
  4. Centrifugal Casting
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used to describe the process of heating metal to its melting point in a furnace?

  1. Melting
  2. Solidification
  3. Cooling
  4. Annealing
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a type of metal casting process where a permanent mould is used?

  1. Investment Casting
  2. Die Casting
  3. Sand Casting
  4. Centrifugal Casting
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used to describe the process of allowing molten metal to cool and solidify in a mould?

  1. Melting
  2. Solidification
  3. Cooling
  4. Annealing
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a type of metal casting process where a mould is created using a 3D printed pattern?

  1. Investment Casting
  2. Die Casting
  3. Sand Casting
  4. 3D Printing Casting
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used to describe the process of removing excess material from a casting after solidification?

  1. Trimming
  2. Grinding
  3. Finishing
  4. Polishing
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a type of metal casting process where a mould is created using a plaster-like material?

  1. Investment Casting
  2. Die Casting
  3. Sand Casting
  4. Plaster Casting
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used to describe the process of heat treating a casting to improve its properties?

  1. Annealing
  2. Normalizing
  3. Hardening
  4. Tempering
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a type of metal casting process where a mould is created using a ceramic shell?

  1. Investment Casting
  2. Die Casting
  3. Sand Casting
  4. Ceramic Shell Casting
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used to describe the process of inspecting a casting for defects?

  1. Visual Inspection
  2. Radiography
  3. Ultrasonic Testing
  4. Magnetic Particle Inspection