QuickCast Pattern Leak Testing Methods

From: Kreitz, David (david.kreitz@lmco.com)
Date: Wed Jun 02 1999 - 22:35:35 EEST


What methods/equipment/techniques are available (and tested) to check
QuickCastTM patterns for leaks? I have found a smoke machine at
"www.thesmokemachine.com/homepage.html" that has been developed for the
automotive industry to find vacuum leaks. Has anyone ever used one of these
for testing QuickCastTM patterns? Does the non-toxic, (vegetable?) oil based
smoke cause the QuickCastTM parts to soften or swell? Are there any foundry
related problems associated with it's use? ....etc.....etc.....

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Dave

David J. Kreitz
Rapid Prototyping Lab Supervisor
Lockheed Martin - Electronics & Missiles
5600 Sand Lake Road - MP 185
Orlando, FL 32819
phone: 407 356-7375
fax: 407 356-7376
email: david.kreitz@lmco.com

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