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A cast aluminium-silicon alloy containing 12 % silicon whichcannot be age hardened would normally solidify with ahyper-eutectic structure. This alloy can be used for bothsandcasting and metal die-casting. Describe THREE methods in whichthe cast metal can be strengthened by controlling themicrostructure during solidification.

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Strengthing methods of cast metal by controlling the moisture during solidification Sand Casting It is a process of solidifying the molten metal in a customized and pattern called mould To define the cavity of the mould sand is used The molten metal is poured into this mould and solidification takes place in the mould There are sequence of process in sand casting The sequence is pattern    See Answer
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