Question

What is the use of vertical lifting tongue in metal casting?

• A. to take out the crucible
• B. to pour the melted metal
• C. to separate the metal
• D. to clean the metal

Hint:

In a foundry, specialized tools are named for their specific function. "Lifting tongs" are for lifting the crucible, while a "pouring shank" is often used to hold the crucible for the actual pouring.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Equipment identification.A crucible, a container for melting and holding metal at high furnace temperatures, is handled with vertical lifting tongs (also known as crucible tongs), specialized tools designed for this purpose.
Step 2: Tool function.Vertical lifting tongs are designed for foundry workers to securely grip and lift crucibles directly from the furnace, enabling safe transport of molten metal to the pouring mold. Their main function is crucible removal from the furnace.