Recommended autoclave operating procedures to prevent or minimize shell cracking in your foundry

Simple and inexpensive way to remix binder, prior to use, in a drum or IBC container

How to test your slurry to eradicate bacteria growth and prevent the contamination from occurring

General process recommendations to dewax and burnout the ceramic shell

Calibration and use of volumetric and pycnometer flasks, both commonly used to measure binder density

Ever since colloidal silica was first introduced to the precision investment casting industry, the importance of using purified water has been evident. But why is it so important? What purification method should be used and how do you control it?

Frequently asked questions and answers about SculptaCast waxes

Technical tips for building a consistent shell in your foundry

Most common causes for shell inclusions

Understand what slurry additives do, when to use them and how to use them properly

Control the slurry in your foundry by conducting regular testing to best understand the properties of your slurry

​Identify and correct specific sources of declining slurry pH and apply appropriate corrective actions

Most common causes and potential solutions for spalling of primary shell coats

Frequently asked questions and answers about SuspendaSlurry materials

Basic slurry control can be accomplished with viscosity and binder solids; determine what additions are required to bring a slurry back into a workable range

Equivalency charts for converting between different flow cups and endpoints

Potential causes and corrective actions for troubleshooting wax pattern related defects in your foundry