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A Design Study in Steel - Cast Connex Steel Construction Connector

Option A -- Vertical 

In the vertical orientation, metal flow will be uniform with the two vertical plate sections filling  evenly together. 

The center core is also oriented vertically, securely seated in core prints (seating slots) in the top and bottom molds.

A vertical orientation is best for producing a flaw-free casting. 
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