DOC. NO.

: WI-PRD-11
EFF. DATE : 00
FOR FETTLING AND GRINDING REV. NO. : 00
REV. DATE :00

FETTLING & GRINDING :

1) Check the castings to be fettled for foundry defects sand drop, blow holes, pin hole, neck
shrinkage, etc.

2) Understand the area / portions to be fettled / ground. Incase of doubt, study the reference sample
casting / sketches provided or consult supervisor / In charge.

3) Understand the amount of fettling / grinding to be done and the required finish.

4) In general the following areas / portions are to be fettled.

a. Riser neck connection.

b. Ingate connection.

c. Parting line, fins and flashes.

d. If any other fins/flashes/Extra Material, is require to be fettled and ground without damaging
the castings.

5) In general carryout the fettling / grinding.

a. Provide a small riser remainder (0.3mm to 0.5mm) on the riser connection area and on the
line unless plain surface is specially asked for

b. Other projections and extra material, if any found in castings are to be fettled & smoothly me
Finished level with main surface.
c. The fettling / grinding should be smooth without cut marking.

d. Despatch the fettled castings for further processing.

APPROVED BY:- REVIEWED BY:- ISSUED BY:-

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