Cold Shut

What it is:

A surface defect of a metal casting in the form of a discontinuity where two streams failed to unite.

Causes:

Improper cleaning in the cast and/or a cast at the end of its lifecycle.

Solutions:

Chem-Trend’s solutions can help alleviate Cold Shut issues as well as extend the life of your metal casting equipment.

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