Mold prep shortcuts are causing more scrap in our shop

Caught a trend in our casting rejects. Multiple pieces failing at the seams. Found out some crews skip mold drying steps. Management pushes for faster turnarounds. This leads to wasted metal and safety risks.

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lewis.diana7h ago

Proper mold prep includes more than just drying.

lisa8396h ago

Ugh, this is everywhere. Skip the basics to save a minute now, pay for it ten times over later. It's like building a deck without letting the concrete dry, or rushing a cake out of the oven. The whole thing falls apart. Management sees a schedule but not the process, so they push. Then everyone acts shocked when the foundation fails. It's a shortcut that ends up being the longest, most expensive route.