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| Usually caused by | Cured by |
| Rough waxes. | Use less release agent on the rubbers. Can be caused by excess talc. |
| De-wax temperature too hot. | Do not exceed 150oC during de-wax. |
| Steam de-waxed for too long. | Steam, de-wax for a maximum of 1 hour. Steam will erode surface of the investment. |
| De-waxed too quickly. | Leave flask for a least 1 hour to achieve maximum strength. |
| Flasks overheated during burnout. | Ensure maximum burnout temperature does not exceed 740oC. |
| Metal too hot. | Reduce casting temperature. |
| Casting problems | |
| Wax pattern problems | |
| Mould rubber problems | |
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| De-wax and burnout cycles | |
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