| Cause |
Remedy |
| 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. |