Baseline
Design
for the Cope and Drag Patterns
| Baseline
Pattern Design After
reviewing the component design from a casting perspective, the patterns for the cope and
drag sections of the mold are prepared incorporating the casting features on the
component. |
 Baseline
Cope Pattern |
 Baseline
Drag Pattern |
The next step is to add
rigging features to the pattern to fill the cavity and control the solidification.
These features are risers, gates, runners, and sprues. |
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