Question

In the mechanized foundry, using of synthetic sand in moulding makes a casting of better quality.

(a) True

(b) False

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Query is from Mechanized Foundry in division Foundry Mechanizations of Casting-Forming-Welding I

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) True

To elaborate: The sand handling system and the use of synthetic sand in mould mixture of mechanized foundry improve the quality of castings. The bonding strength and the permeability balances itself in an optimum way that gives mould of high strength and good refractoriness that results in castings of better quality.