State any two advantages and disadvantages of foundry process

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Following are the advantages of foundry process: 

i. It one of the most versatile manufacturing process.

ii. Castings provide uniform directional properties.

iii. Intricate shaped parts can be produced.

iv. Very complicated parts can be cast in one piece.

Following are the disadvantages of foundry process: 

i. It is only economical for mass production.

ii. Sand casting process cannot produce parts in accurate sizes.

iii. Special casting processes are expensive.

iv. In some casting process, skilled operators are required.

v. Internal defects are not identified easily. 

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