Tip for Problem 2

Compare the following casting processes: die, green sand, and investment (lost wax).

This is a thought question. To help you prepare the answer consider the following.

• What is casting?
• What is required to make a good casting?
• How do these processes allow one to make a good casting?
• How are the processes similar?
• How are the processes different?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
• Build on your experience in the practica. Make use of the data sheet.
• You may cut, paste, and edit any part of problem 1, which is relevant.