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My quick fix for casting porosity
Was casting steel parts. Kept getting tiny holes. Frustrating. Shift mate said try faster pours. Gave it a shot. Holes almost gone. Such a simple change.
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terry_shah171mo ago
Man, this reminds me of trying to pour concrete for a backyard slab. We rushed it to beat the rain, and the finish was a total mess, all lumpy and uneven. Sometimes the fix for one problem just makes a new one. You gotta find that sweet spot for each job, you know?
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vale191mo ago
That pour speed fix only works for small simple shapes. Faster filling can cause other defects like cold shuts or turbulence. Sometimes a slow, steady pour is actually the better call.
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nathanbennett1mo ago
My last attempt at fast pouring looked like a toddler trying to fill a coffee cup. I mean, maybe I should just stick to the slow and steady method.
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