| Job Title |
Molder, Sweep |
| Job Description |
Makes Molds, Using Sweep Method Which Is Adaptable Only In
Cases Where Required Casting Is Symmetrical: Assembles Drag,
Flask, Bottom Plate, And Spindle (projects Through Center Of
Flask). Shovel Sand Into Flask, And Compacts It By Hand Ramming.
Attaches Sweep (board With Bottom Edge Cut To Shape
Corresponding To Casting Surface) And Rotates It About Spindle,
Until Mold Impression (usually Convex) Is Swept (scraped) To
Desired Shape. Places Cope Flask On Drag, And Shovels And
Compacts Sand Over Drag Mold Which Serves As Pattern For Cope
Mold. Removes Cope Mold. Scrapes Drag Mold With Smaller Sweep To
Reduce Size Of Mold. Smooths And Shapes Mold Surface, Using
Slick And Trowel. Assembles Mold Sections For Pouring. When
Making Parts Of Large Floor Or Pit Mold, Usually Rectangular In
Shape, With Sides Parallel And Same Impressions Running Full
Length Of Part Of Mold, Draws Sweep Back And Forth Along Guides
To Scrape Out Desired Impressions.
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