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caused by |
Cured
by |
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Work cycle too long. Investment beginning to set while still under vacuum.
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Ensuring the work cycle is not too long and slurry temperature is 20 - 22ºC.
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Disturbing the flasks too soon.
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Leave the flasks for at least one hour.
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Heating too quickly during de-wax.
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Do not exceed 150ºC during de-waxing.
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Moulds allowed to dry out before burnout.
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If not burning out the same day, keep moulds wet by covering with wet sacking or plastic sheets.
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