PI-ch02-Metal Casting - Design, Materials (Ch12).pptx ...
Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology, 6Ed., by S. Kalpakjian and S. R. Schmid 22 In general, the parting line should be along a flat plane rather than be contoured. The parting line should be at the corners or edges of castings rather than on flat surfaces in the middle of the casting. The location of the parting line is important because it influences mold design, ease of …