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Explain the process of sand casting

Place the mould(s) within the drag & fill with casting sand (compact well)
Turn the drag over & place the cope over the drag. Place sprue pins on the bottom of the mould(s) and fill the cope ...

Answered by Jonathan H. Design & Technology tutor
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What's the difference between a thermoset and a thermoplastic?

A thermoset is a plastic that changes from a liquid to a solid when heat is applied, in the same way that a cake does. They are difficult to recycle as they cannot be melted since the process is irreversi...

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How do I structure out the first section of my design portfolio.

Let us have a look at the criteria for your assessment and the marking/grading scheme first. We can go through each of these points and evaluate what you currently have, and what we can improve on in orde...

Answered by Isabelle-Tiffany R. Design & Technology tutor
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Explain 2 Advantages of Using Die Casting over Sand casting for the manufacturing of a Metal Engine Block.

Options: (1 mark for 1 Advantage, 1 mark for 1 Explanation)Die casting has a better surface finish (1 mark). This Allows for a reduction of additional processes needed to finish the product which can make...

Answered by Ben S. Design & Technology tutor
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How the 'Wizard of Oz' Film Influenced Fashion

The “The Wizard of Oz” has had a large influence on fashion, both in design and in photos. Just look at Vogue’s December 2005 photo shoot taken by famed photographer, Annie Leibovitz. It features actress ...

Answered by Emily B. Design & Technology tutor
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