Metal Pourer how-to
How to Spot Casting Defects
Defects tell you what went wrong.
Quick answer
Defects tell you what went wrong. In short: look; look; check, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Look for misruns.
Look for cold shuts.
Check porosity.
Check shrinkage.
Log defects.
Report causes.
Safety reminders for metal pourers
- Wear aluminized PPE
- Dry all tools
- Clear pour areas
- Follow crane signals
Key terms
Ladle · Pour rate · Pouring temperature · Sprue · Riser · Slag: see the full metal pourer glossary.