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Ask the Experts

To better service the investment casting industry, the Investment Casting Institute has developed "Ask The Experts". This service allows members and non-members alike to raise technical issues they are currently confronted with to the Institute’s Technical Committee. The Committee will endeavor to post its responses(s) within 5 business days. All questions will be responded to via e-mail. Only members of the Investment Casting Institute can review all questions and responses in the Members-Only area.

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Solid Mold

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Casting Method Employed (choose one)

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Chills Used

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Filters (choose one)

Ceramic

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Other

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Shell

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Robot
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Shell Material (Choose one)

Colloidal Silica

Alumino Silicate

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Chills Used

Yes

Other

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Filters (choose one)

Ceramic

Resin Coated Sheet

Resin Coated Sock

None

Other

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Casting Alloy

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Melting (Choose one)

Air

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Melting (Choose one)

Open Atmosphere

Gas Shielded

Charge Material (Choose one)

Billet

Scrap

Combination

Make your own charge material

Other

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Electric (Choose one)

Resistance

Induction

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Gas (Choose one)

Ceramic Crucible

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Cast Orientation (Check all that apply)

Sprue up (normal static pour)
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Cleaning/Finishing (Choose one)

Knock-Out

Water blast

Push out

Other

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Cut off Method (Choose one)

Abrasive Saw

Cryogenic Break

Water Cut

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Heat Treat

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Heat Treat system (Choose one)

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Non-Destructive Testing

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