What is a parting agent, and why is it important in casting?

What will be an ideal response?


A parting agent is a mold release. These are important in casting because the complexity of many cast parts makes removal from the mold difficult. Therefore, some materials need to be coated on the mold so that release is facilitated.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

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