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Common casting defects During the process of diecasting, there is always a chance where defects will occur. Minor defects can be adjusted easily but high reject rates could lead to significant changes at a high cost. Therefore it is essential for diecasters to have knowledge on the types of defects and be able to identify the exact root cause, hence eliminate further losses. Defect analysis and solution The common casting defects are as follows: ineffective mould filling, porosity, shrinkage, cold shuts, hard spots, die soldering and deformation with porosities and cold shuts being the most common. The causes of casting defect can be summarized as blow: The shape and design of the casting Performance and parameters of the diecast machine Feed system design Operation of diecast machine Diecasting alloys Porosity Cause Porosities appear as a smooth round circle inside the casting. The porosities are caused by the air entrapment due to turbulence of molten metal during mould filling. The air is then trapped inside the metal casting when it is solidified. Another possible cause will be the air that is present in the cavity and feed system before metal filling cannot be escaped which leads to the entrapment. The location of porosities can lead to different effects. When the porosities happen to be very close to the surface of the casting, this would be hard to locate after polishing and lead to possible blistering after electroplating or painting. Surface defects will not appear when porosities are inside the casting, but this affects the mechanical strength of the casting. 香港新新界大埔工業邨大發街 16 號利記集團科技及物流中心 Technology and Logistics Center of Lee Kee Group, No. 16 Dai Fat Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, N.T., H.K. Tel: (852) 3965 0870 Fax: (852) 3965 0391 Website: Email: