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A Design Study in Steel Castings - Steel Plates in BOP Valve                                        

Vertical Orientation

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In the vertical orientation, metal flow into the plate will be restricted by the vertical rise into the mold cavity, producing turbulence and requiring a taller riser.
  • The riser will also have difficulty feeding molten metal into the head and foot of the casting which will tend to produce shrinkage there.
  • The parting line will be irregular and offset to accommodate the angle of the plate in the mold.
The vertical orientation is not the best approach.
Go back and choose another orientation.


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