Changed my mind about using a cold ladle for a quick patch job

I was working a night shift at the old Midvale plant, and we had a small break in a green sand mold for a gear blank. Figured I could just use a cold ladle to pour a quick fix instead of heating a fresh one. The metal froze halfway down the sprue and made a way bigger mess. Had to stop the line, break out the whole section, and re-ram. Anyone else learned this the hard way with a 'quick' fix?

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iris_mason8816d ago

That "quick fix" turning into a bigger mess is the worst feeling. I've definitely been there trying to save five minutes and costing myself an hour. It's a lesson you only need to learn once, right?

hayes.tara15d ago

@iris_mason88 Only need to learn it once? I wish.