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To study the various steps of Investment casting process

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What is investment casting commonly known as? (LO1)

a: Die casting Explanation

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b: Sand casting Explanation

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c: Lost-wax casting Explanation

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d: Permanent mould casting Explanation

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What is the purpose of the ceramic slurry in investment casting? (LO2)

a: To act as a permanent mould for casting Explanation

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b: To coat the wax pattern and form a hard shell Explanation

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c: To improve the surface finish of the casting Explanation

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d: To act as a heat insulator during pouring Explanation

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How is the molten metal poured into the investment casting mould? (LO2)

a: By injecting under high pressure Explanation

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b: By pouring manually using gravity Explanation

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c: By using electromagnetic induction Explanation

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d: By mixing the metal with the wax Explanation

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What happens to the wax pattern after the ceramic shell is hardened? (LO2)

a: It remains inside the mould Explanation

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b: It burns and mixes with the molten metal Explanation

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c: It is melted and drained out of the mould Explanation

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d: It solidifies and strengthens the mould Explanation

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What is the final step in the investment casting process? (LO2)

a: Breaking the ceramic shell to remove the casting Explanation

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b: Machining the part into the final shape Explanation

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c: Recycling the wax for future use Explanation

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d: Reheating the mould before reuse Explanation

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