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2.0 CASTING PROCESSES
Example 2.4:
Which of the casting processes would be most suitable for making small metal toys?
Why?
Solution:
Small toys, such as metal cars, are produced in large quantities so that the mould
cost is spread over many parts. To produce the intricate shapes needed at large
quantities reduces the options to investment casting and die casting. Among these
two, die casting is the logical choice as a reason of higher production rate.
EXERCISE 2.2
If you need only a few units of a particular casting, which process would
you use? Why ?
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