Question

Mechanization is not suitable for small type production due to consumption of excessive power by the processes involved in a mechanized foundry.

(a) True

(b) False

The question was asked during an internship interview.

My doubt stems from Processing Steps in Mechanized Foundry topic in chapter Foundry Mechanizations of Casting-Forming-Welding I

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) True

The explanation: Mechanization is only suitable for mass production because the initial cost, power usage, and maintenance costs involved are very higher than any other method. Small type production will not be profitable in a mechanized system. So, a large type of production should have mechanization for high productivity.