Question

When does chaplet become a part of casting?

(a) After molding sand is poured

(b) After molding cavity is introduced

(c) After molten metal is poured

(d) After core prints provide the pattern

I have been asked this question during an internship interview.

I'd like to ask this question from Setting the Cores topic in division Core and Core Making of Casting-Forming-Welding I

Answer 1

Right option is (c) After molten metal is poured

The best explanation: Chaplet becomes a part of casting by melting. Chaplet melts and becomes a part of it. Chaplets are a type of metal shape which are positioned between mold and core surface.