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misrun

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misrun [mis′rən]
(metallurgy)
Incompletely formed casting due to premature solidification of metal before the mold is filled.


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The operator will maintain the high temperature to avoid misruns or to pour additional castings out of one ladle.
The DST-2 at 4,816 to 4,885 feet was a misrun, as the tool plugged immediately upon opening.
If these gases cannot vent quickly from the mold, they create back pressure, increasing pouring time and causing turbulent metal flow, which leads to misruns, gas defects and spalling (the cracking or flaking of particles from the casting's surface).
 
 
 
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