A Design Study in Steel Castings - Steel Plates in BOP Valve
Horizontal Orientation
A horizontal orientation will give the smoothest flow and best fill into the mold.
The riser will feed molten metal easily into the head and foot of the casting.
The parting line will be straight and oriented along the edges of the plate.
The horizontal orientation is the better approach.
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