Question

Analysis of variations in the foundry procedures has no affect on the economy of production.

(a) True

(b) False

I got this question in a national level competition.

My query is from Product Design for Sand Castings topic in section Pouring – Gating Design, Melting Furnaces, Melting and Casting Quality of Casting-Forming-Welding I

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) False

To explain: Economy of production is a very important factor. Variations in the foundry procedures, in the form of patterns and core boxes, are thoroughly investigated to ensure the most economical plan for producing castings of specific quality. Furthermore, operations apart from those of pattern shop and foundry are also considered to have economical plan.