Question

The squeeze casting can result in an increase of _________ properties of the castings.

(a) Thermal

(b) Mechanical

(c) Thermodynamic

(d) Chemical

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Question is from Squeeze Casting topic in section Moulding Machines & Special Moulding Processes of Foundry and Forging

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) Mechanical

Easy explanation: As the material of the casting goes under various variations of temperature, they are able to attain a certain amount of increase in its mechanical properties such as high tensile strength, high bending strength etc.