Slip Casting
Capillary Casting in Plaster Moulds
Capillary casting method also has its disadvantages. Mould life is limited, and a variety of mould-making skills are required on account of mould complexity. While the skill levels needed are not as high as with bench casting, the process still requires significant training. Additionally, the number of turnovers per shift is still limited to only four to six casts per 24-hour day, and the potentially excellent recovery is not always easily achieved.
With capillary casting, the demands placed on ball clay and kaolin producers are the same as with traditional bench casting. Additionally, faster casting and firmer casts are also required. The methods used to address these needs can be defined as similar to those of battery casting. Custom slurry products seem to offer the potential to improve performance in this area.
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