Casting defects.pptVIP

Casting defects in investment steel castings Mould cracking / Finning Surplus metal following contour of crack in shell mould -Excessive drying rate during drying of primary coats -Different coefficients of expansion between primary and subsequent shell coats -Low shell strength -Poor de-waxing Prevention -Reduce shell drying rates -Increase shell green strength ( = polymer additives in binder ) Use compatible refractories Autoclave is best for de-waxing; pressure build-up ought to be less than 10 s If de-waxing by flashfire or with boiling water ? add extra openings to shell Casting