Gates are classified as follows
01).Fan Gate: This type of gate is normally employed for hot castings where there are not much of.
02).T-Shaped Gate: This is the most universally employed type of gate.
03).End Gate: This type of gate is used when length to broken ratio is very small . In such cases this type of gate is over fan gate because in this type of gate the metal enters the cavity as does not cause mach.
04).Tab Gate:
05). Comb Gate: This type of gate is employed where direct hitting of the molten metal is to be avoided.