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Discussion Forum : Workshop Technology - Section 5 (Q.No. 22)
22.
Fin is a casting defect which is due to thin projections of metal not intended as a part of casting.
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Disha said:   6 years ago
A thin projection of metal, not considered as a part of casting is called as fins or fin. It usually occurs at the parting of the mould or core section.

Causes:
(i) Incorrect assembling of mould and cores.
(ii) Insufficient weight of the mold or improper clamping of the flask may produce the fins.
(1)

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