Standard Test Procedures for Pattern Materials
Test Procedures developed by the industry’s leading wax manufacturers for the purpose of recommending standard specifications for use with investment castings
This release of the Investment Casting Institute’s Standard Test Procedures for Pattern Materials represents the efforts of the industry’s four leading wax suppliers, namely The Blayson Group Ltd., Westech Wax Products, Paramelt and Remet Corporation/Remet UK Ltd. The test procedures contained herein have been prepared and reviewed by these manufacturers and are representative of the testing procedures in use today. The Investment Casting Institute expresses its appreciation to all those who contributed to this publication.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STANDARD TEST PROCEDURES FOR PATTERN MATERIALS
SECTION 1 - DETERMINATION OF TOTAL ASH
SECTION 2 - DETERMINATION OF TOTAL ASH CONTENTSTANDARD TEST PROCEDURES FOR PATTERN MATERIALS
(Microwave Ash Furnace Method) SECTION 3 - SOFTENING POINT SECTION 4 - PENETRATION TEST FOR INVESTMENT CASTING PATTERN WAXES SECTION 5 - DETERMINATION OF FILLER CONTENT OF FILLED WAXES