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