design of casting the important factors to keep

Question

Design of Casting : The important factors to keep in mind when designing a casting to obtain maximum strength and minimum casting includes :

            1. Design for directional solidification.

            2. Design for minimum stresses.

            3. Design for metal flow.

            4. Cast well design.

            5. Design for minimum casting.

            6. Design for expected tolerance.

            7. Functional design.