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GROUP STANDARD
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TITLE SURFACE TREATMENT STANDARD NUMBER 9994/0001
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CASTING SEAL

SCOPE
Always consult electronic master. Paper copies are uncontrolled.

This process is used for the treatment of minor porosity in ferrous and non-ferrous castings, but not suitable
the rectification of major defects such as blow holes and sand inclusions.

PROCEDURE

1. The casting to be clean and free from oil and loose dirt

2. Subject to a high vacuum in a sealed chamber for 20 minutes. This is to remove all traces of air and
moisture from the pores.

3. The sealant "Cast seal liquid B", is added to completely submerge the casting.

4. Air pressure is applied above the sealant for a period of 20 minutes to ensure full penetration of the
sealant.

5. After treatment the castings are rinsed to remove any excess sealant, and left for 24 hours, during which
time the sealant sets to give a permanent pressure tight seal.

IMPORTANT

ANY MACHINING REQUIRED ON CASTING MUST BE DONE BEFORE THE ABOVE

PROCESS IS APPLIED.

JCB approved processes

British Ronceray Ltd., Moguloid Process (cast seal B).

DRAWING INFORMATION

Method of expressing above specification on drawings is as follows :-

Seal casting to JCB Standard 9994/0001

An alternative procedure is stated on sheet 2 .Another alternative seal is JCB Standard 9994/0002, which can
be used after obtaining approval from JCB Quality Control and purchasing departments.

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Date October 94
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GROUP STANDARD
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TITLE SURFACE TREATMENT STANDARD NUMBER 9994/0001
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ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE
Always consult electronic master. Paper copies are uncontrolled.

1. Inside of casting to be scoured with a rotary wire brush to remove burnt on sand and to feather edges
on the casting.

2. Remove any surplus sand and swarf.

3. Wash the casting in hot water with a compatible degreaser, scrubbing any interior surfaces with a
suitable brush. Allow the casting to fully dry before proceeding to the next stage.

4. Immerse the dry castings in the autoclave ensuring that the castings are covered by the resin. Introduce a
vacuum for the preset cycle. Leave castings to drain above the resin tank.

5. Agitate the castings in two wash tanks to remove any excess resin.

6. Put castings in curing tank (min. 80°C) for the same time period as impregnation cycle.

7. Test to pressure as stated on drawing then stamp with letter "M" in position designated on drawing.

IMPORTANT

ANY MACHINING REQUIRED ON CASTING MUST BE DONE BEFORE THE ABOVE

PROCESS IS APPLIED.

JCB APPROVED PROCESSES

Roston Castings Ltd. Ellastone Derbyshire.

Issue 6
Amd No. S60/306
Date October 94