A casting defect which results in general enlargement of a casting is known as
A. Shift
B. Sand wash
C. Swell
D. Scab
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
A swell occurs when the mold wall gives way across a whole face, and is caused by an improperly rammed mold.Burn-on occurs when metallic oxides interact with impurities in silica sands.
The result is sand particles embedded in the surface of the finished casting.
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