Shift is a casting defect which
A. Results in a mismatching of the top and bottom parts of a casting
B. Results in general enlargement of a casting
C. Occurs near the ingates as rough lumps on the surface of a casting
D. Occurs as sand patches on the upper surface of a casting
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Shift refers to a defect caused by a sidewise displacement of the mold cope relative to the drag, the result of which is a step in the cast product at the parting line.Shift is a casting defect which results in a mismatching of the top and bottom parts of a casting.

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