at recrystallisation temp

between $$100C$$ to $$150C$$

below recrystallisation temp

above recrystallisation temp

The die

The punch

Both die and punch equally

Neither the punch nor the die

Uniformly distributed

Forced towards the outer surface

Trapped near the mean radius of the casting

Collected at the center of the casting

Feed the casting at a rate consistent with the rate of solidification

Act as a reservoir for molten metal

Feed molten metal from the pouring basin to the gate

Help feed the casting until all solidification takes place