Gating Choices

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

Solution Options

Three possible approaches were considered to eliminate the shrinkage porosity in the center shaft.


Option A -- Make the center shaft thinner.	Option B -- Move the top gate down from the main cylinder to feed the center shaft.	Option C -- Add a third gate to feed the center shaft.

Choose which design option will best eliminate the solidification shrinkage in the center shaft.
Thinner Shaft, Shifted Gate or Third Gate

Select a design