Riser 2

Option B -- Four Risers on the Hinge Plate

In Option B, the riser system consists of four large risers for each plate, positioned over the corners of the hinge plate.

This riser system design provides molten metal feed directly into the heavier sections (the four corners) of the casting. It will prevent --

Solidification shrinkage porosity in the four corners

Option B is the preferred riser system design
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An Example in Steel Casting Hinge/Bearing Assembly for Log Forwarder