Liu, J.H.; Li, W.; He, Y.; Su, X.F.; Zhang, J.; Chang, F.R. Industrial experimental study on the formation of microbubbles by argon injection into ladle shroud. Chin. J. Eng. 2022, 44, 1183–1191. [ Google Scholar] Pouring metal defects can, for the most part, be avoided by ensuring the molten metal stays warm enough to completely conform to the inside of the mold. The gating system can be redesigned to transport the molten metal faster, or to avoid sections that are thin enough to solidify before the metal can fill larger cavities beyond them. If that’s not feasible, the pouring temperature can simply be increased. Increasing the mold’s gas permeability can also make the gases evacuate faster, so that the metal has less time to cool while still flowing into the mold. Cold shot specifically can be caused by careless pouring, so ensuring the metal is poured smoothly can also help with this problem. Metallurgical Defects Pattern maker’s shrinkage occurs due to the natural shrinkage of the molten metal as it cools to room temperature. A shrinkage allowance is therefore factored into the pattern design at the start of the process. Inclusions Also called casting fins or burrs, flash shows up as extra material attached to the casting, usually as a thin sheet that forms where parts of a mold meet. Flash is one of the most common casting defects. What Causes Casting Shape Defects?

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With hot spots and hot tears, the mold is the key. The chances of both can be greatly reduced by using well-designed molds that evenly cool the casting and that deform the proper way in hot conditions. Alternatively for hot spots, changing the chemical composition may help to solve the problem. Hawkes, E. W., Blumenschein, L. H., Greer, J. D. & Okamura, A. M. A soft robot that navigates its environment through growth. Sci. Robot. 2, aan3028 (2017). Traditional rigid robots have multiple uses, such as in manufacturing cars. “But they will not be able to hold your hands and allow you to move somewhere without breaking your wrist,” said Pierre-Thomas Brun, an assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering and the lead researcher on the study. “They’re not naturally geared to interact with the soft stuff, like humans or tomatoes.” The researchers created an asymmetric structure that bends when inflated. Princeton University Polygerinos, P., Wang, Z., Galloway, K. C., Wood, R. J. & Walsh, C. J. Soft robotic glove for combined assistance and at-home rehabilitation. Rob. Autom. Syst. 73, 135–143 (2015). Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment Decarbonizing the world while increasing energy access worldwide

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Mismatches happen when the upper and lower parts of a mold aren’t properly lined up before the metal is poured, or the flask (which contains the mold) is misaligned. Core shift, on the other hand, can happen when box or pattern dowel pins are loose or inaccurate. Flash comes from a mold that isn’t weighed down or clamped properly. It forms when there are gaps in the core or mold. How to Prevent Casting Shape Defects

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Runout happens when the mold leaks, leaving an inadequate amount of metal to form the desired casting. Fusion Porosity is the most common casting defect, which can be caused by problems in the running system. To eliminate these problems, we use bespoke running systems that are tailored to each individual customer requirement. Takagi, D. & Huppert, H. E. Flow and instability of thin films on a cylinder and sphere. J. Fluid Mech. 647, 221–238 (2010). Li, J.; Wen, G.; Zhu, M.M.; Tang, P. A new application of turbulator in removing inclusions by injecting gas from the shroud. Metal. Int. 2012, 17, 57–62. [ Google Scholar]

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Zhang, S.; Liu, J.H.; He, Y.; Zhou, C.H.; Yuan, B.H.; MacLean, A. Bubble formation by argon injection through the down-leg snorkel with Ruhrstahl-Heraeus (RH) circulating flow. J. Mater. Process. Tech. 2022, 306, 117647. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] The first reason is because your mixing process introduced air into the mix. To minimise this, try mixing by hand with a tongue depressor or paddle for larger mixes. Stir gently, moving in a figure 8, being careful not to whip air into the mix. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the container while mixing. Pour gently as well to minimise turbulence that may be created by the pouring action. Mould Design Diversity and Inclusion Programs and Resources Fostering greater diversity in science and engineering