Joint
A common name for the point of separation in moulds. When two halves of a core are placed together the joining surfaces form the joint; so in flasks cope and drag meet together at the joint. See PARTING.
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A common name for the point of separation in moulds. When two halves of a core are placed together the joining surfaces form the joint; so in flasks cope and drag meet together at the joint. See PARTING.