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Shaking out is the easiest way to remove the sand from the castings after is it solidified.

(a) True

(b) False

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This intriguing question originated from Sections in the Foundry topic in chapter Pattern Materials & Moulding Sand Tests of Foundry and Forging

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The correct answer is (a) True

Explanation: Shakeout frees the casting from the sand, which is attached to the metal runners and gates — the channels through which the molten metal traveled to reach the component itself. It is either done mechanically or manually.

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