Why are runners and risers used in sand casting?
Sep 30, 2022
Runner:- The runner is the path by which the molten metal travels and fills the mould cavity.
The molten metal comes through the sprue.
Riser:- The riser act as an reservoir of molten metal.
It feed the molten metal to the mould, after pouring.
It helps to compulsate the shrinkage.
It also act as an indicator which indicate when the mould is fully filled.
It gives way or path for the passes of the gases present in the mould cavity.
Sand casting is a popular way to produce different industry castings, such as valve, bearing block, agitator, rings etc