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Explain the process of sand casting
Place the mould(s) within the drag & fill with casting sand (compact well) Turn the drag over & place the cope over the drag. Place sprue pins on the bottom of the mould(s) and fill the cope with san...
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What's the difference between a thermoset and a thermoplastic?
A thermoset is a plastic that changes from a liquid to a solid when heat is applied, in the same way that a cake does. They are difficult to recycle as they cannot be melted since the process is irreversible...
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How do I structure out the first section of my design portfolio.
Let us have a look at the criteria for your assessment and the marking/grading scheme first. We can go through each of these points and evaluate what you currently have, and what we can improve on in order t...
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Explain 2 Advantages of Using Die Casting over Sand casting for the manufacturing of a Metal Engine Block.
Options: (1 mark for 1 Advantage, 1 mark for 1 Explanation)Die casting has a better surface finish (1 mark). This Allows for a reduction of additional processes needed to finish the product which can make th...
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How the 'Wizard of Oz' Film Influenced Fashion
The “The Wizard of Oz” has had a large influence on fashion, both in design and in photos. Just look at Vogue’s December 2005 photo shoot taken by famed photographer, Annie Leibovitz. It features actress Kei...
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