Columns: Industry insider

In my last column, I covered shrinkage related defects, their causes, and potential cures.

Thinking back over my years in the foundry industry, the most common questions asked by buyers, designers, and machinists are related to explanations of casting defects, their causes, and remedies.

You have now made the decision that the product you are currently designing will need to use castings. You contact your chosen foundry and begin discussing enlisting their assistance.

As a casting buyer, I am sure you have been involved in casting quality issues that arise periodically.