Downsprue

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001820",
  "term": "Downsprue",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The vertical channel in a sand mold through which molten metal flows from the pouring basin to the runner system. It is designed to deliver a steady, non-turbulent flow of liquid metal into the mold cavity. The downsprue's cross-sectional area often tapers to increase the metal's velocity and prevent aspiration of air.",
  "synonyms": [
    "sprue"
  ],
  "subject": "Metallurgy",
  "see_also": [
    "sprue"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Anguss",
    "es": "bebedero",
    "fr": "jet de coulée"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/downsprue/"
}