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A Design Study in Steel - Crossbleed Valve for the F-5

Casting, Cutting, and Cleaning 

The valve body is cast in a four step process.

1.  The molten steel is poured into the ceramic mold and allowed to cool and solidify.

2.  After cooling, the  ceramic mold is removed (knock-out) from the casting. 

3.  The gates are cut off the casting and the stubs and flash lines are ground smooth.

4.  The casting is shot-blasted clean for surface appearance

Metal Being Poured by Hand into the Mold

 The Finished Casting Before Cutting


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