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A Design Study in Steel - Spokane Industries Steel Snubber Arm

Option A - Edge Orient

In the edge orientation, the parting line in the mold is straight with no bends or contours.  This simplifies the molding process and mold assembly. 

Metal flow in the edge orientation will be smooth and direct into the two sections of the arm.  

The cores for the center bores will sit horizontally securely positioned in the bottom/drag section of the mold.

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