Candidates’ poor knowledge of technical terms was clearly seen in this question; especially parts (a) and (b). (c) and (d) were well understood by the candidates. The required responses to parts (a) and (b) are:
(a) (i) Green Sand – it is damped moulding sand;
(ii) Facing Sand – it is a sieved sand which is in contact with the pattern;
Parting Sand – it is fine dry sand which is dusted over the moulding sand so that the cope and drag can be separated easily.
(b) (i) Fullering
(ii) - fullers, hammer, anvil, swage
