Question

In die casting technique, a single metallic die is used for the production of casting components.

(a) True

(b) False

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This question is from Casting Techniques in portion Casting Process of Casting-Forming-Welding II

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) False

Easiest explanation: In die casting technique, the casting process starts when the parts of the die are apart. It generally consists of two parts in which one part is called as stationary half or cover die that fixed to the die casting machine. Another part is called a moving part or ejector die that can slide for extracting out the casted product.