Casting Defect Analysis & Corrective Action Report
1. Problem Description
A defect was observed on a metal casting near the central hole. The region shows signs of tearing, which
initially appeared like a punching defect but upon closer inspection is likely caused by issues during the metal
pouring process in casting.
2. Observed Defect Characteristics
- Tearing or rupture around the hole
- Surface roughness and discoloration
- Possible internal porosity or shrinkage
3. Possible Causes
- Improper pouring temperature
- Turbulent metal flow
- Inadequate venting
- Contaminated or moist molds
- Poor gating or mold design
4. Corrective Action Plan
- Optimize pouring temperature based on alloy specifications
- Improve mold venting to allow proper gas escape
- Ensure mold dryness and cleanliness
- Redesign gating and riser system to enhance flow
- Use degassing agents and filtering techniques to minimize porosity
5. Defect Cause & Corrective Action Chart
Defect Type Possible Cause Corrective Action
Shrinkage Cavity Inadequate feeding during solidification Redesign risers; improve feeder head placement a
Gas Porosity / Blowhole Turbulent pouring, trapped gases, or moist mold
Control pouring speed; improve mold venting; ensu
Casting Defect Analysis & Corrective Action Report
Cold Shut / Misrun Low pouring temperature; slow flow Increase metal temperature; improve gating system
Inclusion Defects Foreign materials (slag, sand) in metal Clean ladles; filter molten metal; use flux
Cracks / Hot Tears Rapid cooling; improper mold design Optimize cooling rate; modify mold design to reduc
Incomplete Filling Poor gating design or low metal flow Enlarge gates/runners; maintain correct metal head