Question

In mould making process, clamping is basically done to prevent any loss of material from the moulding box.

(a) True

(b) False

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Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) True

Explanation: In mould making process, after placing of cores in the mould, the mould parts are closed and clamped together by a clamping operation. It is very essential that the mould parts remain closely clamped together to prevent any loss of molten metal. Clamping is a very important operation and must be performed with great care.