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Cold shuts are casting defects

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Cold Shut = Poor Fusion. The metal was too "cold" to "shut" (merge) the gap.
Updated On: Jul 4, 2026
  • Which occur due to some sand shearing from the cope surfaces
  • Which take the form of interval voids or surface depression due to excessive gaseous material not able to escape
  • Which occur due to discontinuity in metal casting resulting from hindered contraction
  • Caused by two streams of metals that are too cold to fuse property
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The Correct Option is D

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