CASTING DEFECTS
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, CASTING DEFECTS
A casting defect is an irregularity in the metal casting process that is undesired.
It can also be defined as conditions in a casting that must be corrected or removed,
or the casting must be rejected.
It may sometimes be tolerated, sometimes eliminated with proper moulding
practice or repaired using methods such as welding, metallization etc.
There are many types of defects which result from many different causes. Some of
the remedies to certain defects may be the cause for another type of defect.
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, CASTING DEFECTS
Defects in castings occur due to various causes. Although it is quite difficult to
establish a relationship between defects & causes, casting defects are roughly
broken down into five main categories :
Gas Defects
Moulding Material Defects
Pouring Metal Defects
Metallurgical Defects
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1
, CASTING DEFECTS
A casting defect is an irregularity in the metal casting process that is undesired.
It can also be defined as conditions in a casting that must be corrected or removed,
or the casting must be rejected.
It may sometimes be tolerated, sometimes eliminated with proper moulding
practice or repaired using methods such as welding, metallization etc.
There are many types of defects which result from many different causes. Some of
the remedies to certain defects may be the cause for another type of defect.
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, CASTING DEFECTS
Defects in castings occur due to various causes. Although it is quite difficult to
establish a relationship between defects & causes, casting defects are roughly
broken down into five main categories :
Gas Defects
Moulding Material Defects
Pouring Metal Defects
Metallurgical Defects
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