• Inspect moulds to ensure they are good quality and capable of producing
• good castings
• Ensure moulds are vented correctly
• Inspect cores make sure they are good quality prior to placing cores in the
• mould
• Ensure pour cup and downsprue are in good condition without any loose
• sand
• Close the mould via mould manipulator
• Transport mould to pouring station and ensure correct clamping is carried out.