MOLD FINISHER

Domain	Definition
Occupations	Shapes and smooths metal surfaces to finish molds, using handtools: Lifts partially completed mold half with hoist, and positions and secures in holding fixture. Removes burrs and smooths contoured surfaces with powered hand grinder. Positions and hammers specified handtool against mold surface to make sharper impression. Verifies contour of impression with templates. Applies blue pigment to mold surfaces, and presses mold halves together manually to locate high spots. Fits and installs nameplate in mold, using handtools. Inserts preformed metal tabs into slots in mold, verifies height of each insert with preset dial indicator, and hammers mold metal around inserts with pneumatic hammer to secure them. Performs other hand scraping, sanding, and brushing tasks, using handtools, to shape and smooth mold. May make own handtools. (references)
	Cleans and assembles foundry molds to prepare them for pouring: Cleans inside surface of sand molds with airhose. Positions cores in drags. Thrusts rod into ventholes to remove obstructions. Fits and clamps cope and drag together to form flask. Places runner cup over pouring hole. May patch and smooth damaged portions of mold, using spoon or trowel. May assist in pouring metal into molds. May remove castings from molds. (references)
	Cleans and waxes fiberglass boat molds preparatory to molding: Washes molds, using sponge. Waxes and polishes interior of mold, using cloth, or electric buffer. Brushes parting agent on mold to facilitate removal of cast after molding. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Anagrams: MOLD FINISHER

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams
	Words within the letters "d-e-f-h-i-i-l-m-n-o-r-s"
	-3 letters: diolefins, heroinism, infolders, modifiers.
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	-5 letters: deforms, dehorns.
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