Mechanical Engineering - Workshop Technology - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Workshop Technology - Section 1 (Q.No. 31)
31.
The purpose of a riser is to
deliver molten metal into the mould cavity
act as a reservoir for the molten metal
feed the molten metal to the casting in order to compensate for the shrinkage
deliver the molten metal from pouring basin to gate
Answer: Option
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Ajay said:   9 years ago
I also agree. It act as a reservoir.

SOMESHWAR said:   8 years ago
Use of riser will be both B & C both.

Sunil maurya said:   7 years ago
A riser, also known as a feeder it is a reservoir built into a metal casting mould to prevent cavities due to shrinkage. Most metals are less dense as a liquid than as a solid so castings shrink upon cooling, which can leave a void at the last point to solidify.


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