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Found a cracked core print inside a casting from last Tuesday's pour

I was cutting the risers off a valve body we poured Tuesday and spotted a hairline crack running through the internal core print. Has anyone else had luck switching to a different sand binder to stop that from happening?
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jessec39
jessec394d ago
Have you tried a phenolic urethane binder? Those tend to hold up better against thermal shock, in my experience.
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michael_craig
How long does that stuff hold up before it starts breaking down from the heat?
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