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Re: My first castings in Aluminum 356
« on: November 03, 2020, 11:41:39 pm »
Another attempt at a flywheel in aluminum 356.
Lots of flashing on this one, not sure exactly why the fit was so poor between the mold halves.
Not really what I would consider a usable casting.

I was using an excessively tall sprue, which is the vertical hole into which you pour the metal.
Live and learn.
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