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An Example in Steel Casting    The Ice Cleat on the M1 Abrams Tank

Finished Cope and Drag Patterns

Baseline Pattern Design

The patterns for the cope and drag sections of the mold are prepared incorporating all the casting features and setting up for a 6-on pattern

Cope Pattern

Photo of Final Cope Pattern showing the
Risers on Each Cleat

Drag Pattern

Photo of Final Drag Pattern showing the
Gates and the Runner

With these patterns, molds were made and the  cleats were cast
using standard practices.

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SFSA Last Modified:December, 1998 by STG
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