Glossary
- Nozzle
- the outlet end of a gooseneck or the tubular fitting that joins the gooseneck to the sprue hole.
- Overflow
- well-a recess in a die connected to a die cavity by a runner to assist in proper venting.
- Parting line
- (A) a mark left on a die casting where the die halves meet. (B) mating surfaces of the cover and ejector portions of the die.
- Platen
- portion of a casting machine against which die sections are fastened or of presses against which trim dies are fastened.
- Plunger
- ram or piston which forces molten metal into die.
