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Pinholes in casted body of ware.

Pinholes in casted body of ware.

Pinholes in casted body of ware.

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Currently our process is showing that 35% of product has a high rate of pinholes.  How can we reduce this, what factors should we be looking at?

RE: Pinholes in casted body of ware.

The two things that come to mind are contamination and air.  Are you sure that your de-aireation is working well?

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Corrosion never sleeps, but it can be managed.
http://www.trenttube.com/Trent/tech_form.htm

RE: Pinholes in casted body of ware.

(OP)
currently we are studying the effectiveness off our Red Jakects.  As well as the ID of the spreaders used by the casters.

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