Question

The designing of a pattern does not include which of the following feature?

(a) To locate the direction of the parting line and adjust the component accordingly

(b) To determine regions and measurement of draft angles and radii of the sharp edges where allowances are to be given

(c) To recognize and abolish the region of or where the defects could take place during casting

(d) To 3D print the design for making the pattern

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This interesting question is from Pattern Design topic in portion Pattern and Pattern Making of Casting-Forming-Welding I

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) To 3D print the design for making the pattern

The best I can explain: The printing of a design is executional operation of that casting design. The design is meant for study the casting structure and modify it accordingly if needed.