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SYBRON DENTAL SPECIALTIES
Jewelry / Industrial Products
Cast with Kerr.The art and science of lost wax casting.
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Casting Investment Powder
KerrCast 2000 Satin Cast 20 Satin Cast Diamante Satin Cast Xtreme Supervest 20
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Kerr Casting Investments
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Platinite Casting Investment Application Chart
Product Application
KerrCast 2000 Gold and silver.
6DWLQ&DVW +LJKHVWTXDOLW\JROGDQGVLOYHU6DWLQ&DVW'LDPDQWH +LJKHVWTXDOLW\VWRQHLQSODFH6DWLQ&DVW;WUHPH +LJKHVWTXDOLW\ZKLWHJROGSupervest 20 Gold and silver, large items.
Platinite Platinum and stainless steel.
G-400 Aluminum.
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Research
Ordering
07960 Satin Cast 20, 45 kg31009 Satin Cast 20, 15 kg31723 Satin Cast 20, 2 kg (6pk)
31312 Satin Cast Diamante, 45 kg25219 Satin Cast Xtreme, 45 kg
27746 KerrCast 2000, 45 kg14169 Supervest 20, 45 kg
27778 Platinite, 36 kg20743 G-400, 45 kg
G-400
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$TXD*UHHQ Ruby Red 7XUTXRLVH%OXH AccuCarve Purple
Injection Wax Application
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AccuFlakes, 23 kg$TXD*UHHQ14079 Rub Red7XUTXRLVH%OXH18428 NYC Pink)OH[3ODVW%OXH16181 Tuffy Green12138 Super Pink32456 AccuCarve Purple
AccuBeads, 23 kg$TXD*UHHQ33498 Ruby Red7XUTXRLVH%OXH33500 NYC Pink)OH[3ODVW%OXH33502 Tuffy Green33503 Super Pink33504 AccuCarve Purple
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Application
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Carving Waxes
Designed for descriminating wax designer, AccuCarve precision carving waxes are specially formulated for hand carving as well as machining. 7KH\UHVLVWFORJJLQJRIFXWWLQJWRROVDQGOHV
Available in 3 degrees of hardness.Green - HardestPurple 0HGLXPKDUGQHVVBlue5HJXODUPRVWH[LEOH
Suggested Burnout3UHKHDWWKHIXUQDFHWR)3ODFHWKHDVNin furnace on a wax burnout tray, and hold
WHPSHUDWXUHWR)IRURQHKRXU&KHFNWRensure the wax has drained into the tray.
5HPRYHWKHZD[WUD\OHDYLQJWKHDVNLQWKHfurnace to continue with normal burnout cycle.
AccuCarve Carving Waxes
Off Center Solid Bar Round Tube Flat Side
1-1/16 7/8 7/8 1 x 1 1-1/8 x 1/834870 Green 34858 Green 34864 Green 34873 Green 34879 Green34871 Purple 34859 Purple 34865 Purple 34874 Purple 34880 Purple%OXH %OXH %OXH %OXH %OXH 1-1/16 1-1/16 1-1/8 x 1 1-5/16 x 1-3/16 34861 Green 34867 Green 34876 Green 34882 Green 34862 Purple 34868 Purple 34877 Purple 34883 Purple %OXH %OXH %OXH %OXH
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3 Piece Bar Kit, 1/2 lbKit with 3 wax bars measuring [[34897 Green34898 Purple34899 %OXH
Block, 1/2 lbWax block measuring[[34885 Green34886 Purple34887 %OXH
Block, 1 lbWax block measuring[[34888 Green34889 Purple34890 %OXH
Slices Asst., 1/2 lbAssorted slices measuring[ZLWKWKLFNQHVVHVIURPWR34894 Green34895 Purple34896 %OXH
Slices Asst., 1 lbAssorted slices measuring[ZLWKWKLFNQHVVHVIURPWR34891 Green34892 Purple34893 %OXH
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StickyA hard, fast setting wax. Repairs wax patterns and welds waxes together. 0HOWVDW&)00623 15 Sticks00625 120 Sticks
Boxing StripsA tacky wax that results in perfect adhesion without the applica-WLRQRIKHDW0HOWVDW&)00609 Strips, box/35
Boxing SticksA tacky wax that results in perfect adhesion without the applica-WLRQRIKHDW0HOWVDW&)00608 Sticks, box/42
Round Wire Spool(DV\WRIRUPZD[ZLUHXVHGIRUSUR-ducing various bars , sprues an prong settings.
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Kerr has been a manufacturer of precision waxes for over \HDUVSURYLGLQJFRQVLVWHQWTXDOLW\DSSOLFDWLRQVSHFLFwaxes for todays critical casting needs.
Specialty Waxes
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Ivory InlayA superior build-up wax for making patterns. 0HOWVDW&)00481 Regular, 15 Sticks
DisclosingA creamy wax used to repair wax pattern defects. Applies easy to QJHURUWRRO35118 Ivory, 57 g
Utility Sheet RedTacky at room tempera-ture, once applied it will adhere without heat. 00627 Red, Sheet, 1/2 lb
Utility Rod RedTacky at room tempera-ture, once applied it will adhere without heat.09733 Red, Round, 1 lb
Utility Rod WhiteTacky at room tempera-ture, once applied it will adhere without heat.09731 White, Round, 1 lb09732 White, Square, 1 lb
Blue InlayA superior build-up wax for making patterns.0HOWVDW&)00474 Regular, 15 Sticks00475 Regular, 120 Sticks00476 Hard, 15 Sticks00478 Hard, 120 Sticks
Perfect Purple$XQLTXHLQOD\FDVWLQJZD[IRUPXODWHGHVSHFLDOO\IRUZD[SDWWHUQEXLOGXSVUHTXLU-ing hard smooth surfaces in an easy-to use ZD[0HOWVDW&)11493 1 oz bar
Green InlayA superior build-up wax for making SDWWHUQV0HOWVDW&)00480 Hard, 120 Sticks
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Solutions & Carvers
Laboratory Solutions$FRPSUHKHQVLYHOLQHRIDSSOLFDWLRQVSHFLF6HSDUDWRUV6XUIDFWDQWVDie Lubricants and Solvents designed for your most crucial applications. 3URYHQTXDOLW\IRUPXODVWKDWKDYHEHHQLQGXVWU\VWDQGDUGVIRURYHU\HDUV$YDLODEOHLQHDV\WRXVHR]VSUD\ERWWOHVDQGODUJHUR]UHOOV
DebubblizerA surface tension reducing agent that al-ORZVLQYHVWPHQWWRRZuniformly to all portions RIWKHZD[SDWWHUQ)RUuse when hand mixing.22320 8 oz SprayR]5HOO
Super-SepAn alocohol-based die VHSDUDWLQJXLGWKDWdries on contact. Plas-ter, stone or investment can be poured against it immediately.22325 8 oz SprayR]5HOO
9DFXOPA surface tension reducing agent GHYHORSHGVSHFLFDOO\IRULQYHVW-LQJXQGHUYDFXXP(OLPLQDWLQJbubbles on the casting.22327 8 oz SprayR]5HOO
0LFUROPA non-oily, water-solu-ble die lubricant that allows a wax pattern to be removed without dis-WRUWLRQ$OORZVIRUTXLFNand clean separation.22322 8 oz SprayR]5HOO
LaboratorySolitineA solvent designed for FOHDQLQJDQGQLVK-ing wax patterns to a smooth surface. Also removes wax from wax LQMHFWRUVZD[SRWVDQGother tools.00516 4 oz22324 8 oz Spray
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Two Part Wax CarversInnovative wax sculpturing instruments that are customize able by connecting two halves to create the ideal instrument for \RXUSDUWLFXODUQHHG(DFKKDOILQFOXGHVDFRQQHFWRUVFUHZInstruments feature soft hexagonal silicone grips, and offer the option of Stainless Steel or Titanium Nitride coated blades for added strength to withstand higher temperatures.
014-902 014-901 014-900 014-904 014-903
Stainless Steel 014-916 014-923 014-922 014-921 014-920 014-919 014-918 014-917Titanium Nitride 014-946 014-953 014-952 014-951 014-950 014-949 014-948 014-947
Stainless Steel 014-925 014-924 014-915 014-914 014-913 014-912 014-911 014-910Titanium Nitride 014-955 014-954 014-945 014-944 014-943 014-942 014-941 014-940
Set of 3 Waxing InstrumentsCommonly used set, contains: Large Scoop, KROOHQEDFN5HJ6PDOO6FRRS6PDOO&OHRLGLarge Discoid, Small Discoid.014-965 Titanium Nitride014-935 Stainless Steel
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Ultra-Waxer 27KHXOWLPDWHHOHFWURQLFZD[HUMXVWJRWEHWWHUZLWKGXDOVSDWXODVIRUincreased productivity, convenient tip holder for convenience and organization, and easy to use menu functions, such as programmable SUHVHWVDQGTXLFNKHDWIXQFWLRQ,QFOXGHV8OWUD6SDWXODVDQG7LSV6PDOO3.7DQG/DUJH3.7'XDO9ROWDJH9DFItem 34844
Ultra-Spatula and Tips7KH8OWUD:D[HUVWLOOIHDWXUHVDQDOODOXPLQXPOLJKWZHLJKW6SDWXODZLWKLQWHUFKDQJHDEOHKHDWLQJWLSV7KH8OWUD7LSVDUHFRORUFRGHGIRUTXLFNLGHQWLFDWLRQIRDPJULSSHGIRUXOWLPDWHFRPIRUWDQGWKHDELOLW\WRchange the tip while still hot.
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Smoothy7KH6PRRWK\SURGXFHVDDPHOHVVMHWVWUHDPRIKHDWHGDLUDQGLVLGHDOIRUWKHQDOVWDJHVRIZD[SDWWHUQsculpturing. Only 15 cm long, the Smoothy is held like a pencil and WKHKRWDLUMHWLVSDVVHGRYHUWKHVXU-faces of wax patterns to produce smooth, scratch free contours. The Smoothy can also be used as a mini-torch producing pencil SRLQWDPHZLWKWHPSHUDWXUHVXSWR)&VXLWDEOHIRUsoldering precious metals, adding contacts and minor casting repairs. Operates on standard butane fuel DQGLV8/UHJLVWHUHG6XSSOLHGZLWKRQH&URZQDQG%ULGJH)LQLVKLQJWLSItem 013-950
MasterTouchA versatile wax pen offering excellent wax control in pattern build-up and spruing. ([FOXVLYHIHDWXUHRIIHUVLQVWDQWWLSKHDWLQJand cooling when used with the optional foot control. Includes handpiece, foot control, and 2 tips (21878 and 21887). Dual voltage unit.22129 Master Touch Kit21871 Cord/Handle
MasterTouch TipsTips feature Nichrome wire tips with immedi-ate heating and cooling. Tips have snap-n design that allows for easy and safe removal.21874 20 ga, Long Bent21876 20 ga, Bent21877 22 ga, Bent28788 24 ga, Bent21879 28 ga, Bent21887 20 ga, Rolled Flat Spatula21888 22 ga, Rolled Flat Spatula25780 22 ga, Pointed
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&HQWULFR7KH.HUU&HQWULFRLVDZHOOPDGHSUHFLVLRQFDVWLQJPDFKLQHWKDWKDVEHHQWKHLQGXV-try standard for decades. It comes complete with accessories to cast all rings up to GLDPHWHUE\KLJKDQGIHDWXUHVD&DVW5.QREIRUHDV\DQGVDIHZLQGLQJof the arm, heavy duty spring, and heavy duty construction.00009 Centrifco Casting Machine33703 Cast-R-Knob Spin Knob15550 Casting Well
Clay Crucibles4XDOLW\PDGHLQGXVWU\standard clay crucibles for all of your casting needs.00027 (1 oz) 2 pk00028 (2.5 oz)12194 (2.5 oz) Quartz09508 (7 oz)15027 (12 oz)11605 (20 oz)
Zircon Alumina CruciblesNon contaminating, slotted crucibles for use with all DOOR\V)ODWWURXJKHDVLO\KROGVGZWRIDOOR\&RORUFRGHGIRUXVHZLWKVSHFLFPHWDOVWRSUHYHQWFURVVcontamination.010-101 Yellow010-103 Pink010-105 Blue010-001 White
Furnace MarkersSelf sharpening, high temperature ferrous markers for casting molds. Will not burn away during burnout.
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TouchsteamPortable yet a workhorse, the Touchsteam Portable Steamer is SHUIHFWIRUDQ\VL]HODEIRUWKHHOLPLQDWLRQRIOPUHVLGXHIURPVRDSVand ultrasonic cleaners. Also ideal for cleaning and neutralizing metal frameworks prior to porcelain application, removing pencil marks and polishing compound from models and dies, as well as cleaning porcelain before glazing. Heavy-duty stainless steel construction with a one gallon tank, and a cool-grip handpiece ZLWKLQWHUFKDQJHDEOHQR]]OHV,WIHDWXUHVDXQLTXHVHOIUHJXODWLQJSUHVVXUHFDSDQGUHTXLUHVQRSOXPELQJ)RRWSULQWGLPHQVLRQVDUH[DQGZHLJKWVOHVVWKDQOEVZKHQIXOOAn innovative Catch Tray system is available separately, allowing the user to control the spray and collect excess water in a con-nected reservoir. This allows even more portability - as it does not need to be placed near a sink.33405 Touchsteam 110V33406 Touchsteam 230V33473 Catch Tray
Stainless Steel Flasks00016 &'LD00018 &'LD32970 &'LD00020 &'LD
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(OHFWUR0HOWVDUHDXWRPDWLFDQGIHDWXUHHOHFWURQLFFRQWUROOHUVIRUextremely precise melting of metal, including high-karat gold. The electronic feature regulates the temperature by providing full power input to the furnace until a selected temperature is attained, and will hold the WHPSHUDWXUHWRD)&0D[LPXPWHPSHUDWXUH&)
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(OHFWUR0HOWVDUHVXSSOLHGwith a graphite stirring rod and a graphite crucible which provides a reducing atmosphere during melting.
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Investment Mixing Instructions for Satin Cast Series, KerrCast 2000 and Supervest 20
1. Weigh investment. 2. 0HDVXUHZDWHU 4. 0L[WRminutes.
3. Add investment to water.
5. Vacuum 20 seconds after boil.
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11. Load into furnace.
12. )ROORZDSSURSULDWHburnout cycle.
8. /HWDVNVVLWVWLOOfor 2 hours.
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Investment Troubleshooting
Condition Causes / Corrections
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Bubbles / Nodules :D[SDWWHUQVQRWSDLQWHGZLWKZHWWLQJDJHQWVOXUU\QRWVXIFLHQWO\PL[HGYDFXXPLQQHHGRISXPSRLO
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Investment Recommended Water / Powder Ratios
Weight / lbs.
grams Waterav. oz
ml Yieldscubic inch
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227 3.0 86 10.5 174 3.2 91 11 1791 454 6.1 172 21 349 6.4 182 22 359
5 2268 31 862 107 1745 32 908 110 1794
10 4535 61 1724 213 3490 64 1816 219 3589
15 6803 92 2586 320 5235 96 2724 329 5383
20 9070 122 3448 426 6980 128 3632 438 7178
25 11338 153 4310 533 8725 160 4540 548 8972
Heavy CastingsHeavy Ladies Rings,
0HQV5LQJV6FKRRO5LQJV38 ml water to 100 g powder
Regular CastingsLadies Rings, Pendants,
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To determine the number of pounds
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Investment Powder & Water Requirements for Flask SizesTop Figure - Investment Powder (oz), Bottom Figure - Water (ml)
Flask Diameter
Height2 2.5 3 3.5 4 5 6 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 5 6
5 oz57 ml
6 oz68 ml
7.5 oz85 ml
9 oz102 ml
10 oz114 ml
5 oz53.9 ml
6 oz64.6 ml
7.5 oz80.8 ml
9 oz97 ml
10 oz107.8 ml
8 oz91 ml
10 oz114 ml
12 oz136 ml
14 oz160 ml
16 oz183 ml
20 oz228 ml
8 oz86.2 ml
10 oz107.8 ml
12 oz129 ml
14 oz150.9 ml
16 oz172.5 ml
20 oz215.6 ml
12 oz136 ml
15 oz170 ml
18 oz205 ml
21 oz240 ml
1.5 lb274 ml
30 oz340 ml
32 oz410 ml
12 oz129.3 ml
15 oz161.7 ml
18 oz194 ml
21 oz226.4ml
1.5 lb258 ml
30 oz323 ml
32 oz345 ml
1 lb182 ml
1.25 lb228 ml
1.5 lb274 ml
1.75 lb320 ml
2 lb364 ml
2.5 lb456 ml
3 lb548 ml
1 lb172 ml
1.25 lb215 ml
1.5 lb258 ml
1.75 lb301 ml
2 lb344 ml
2.5 lb430 ml
3 lb516 ml
18 oz205 ml
23 oz262 ml
27 oz308 ml
2 lb364 ml
2.25 lb410 ml
3 lb546 ml
3.5 lb637 ml
18 oz194 ml
23 oz247.9 ml
27 oz291 ml
2 lb344 ml
2.25 lb387 ml
3 lb516 ml
3.5 lb602 ml
3.75 lb682 ml
4.75 lb864 ml
5.5 lb1000 ml
3.75 lb645 ml
4.75 lb817 ml
5.5 lb946 ml
Heavy CastingsHeavy Ladies Rings,
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Recommended Work Time - In Minutes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Vacuum mixing bowlPour into DVN 9DFXXPDVN
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Water Temperature: :DWHUVKRXOGEH)&WR)&&ROGHUZDWHUH[WHQGVZRUNWLPHZDUPHUZDWHUVKRUWHQVZRUNWLPH
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Recommended Burnout Cycles
5 Hour Cycle[
(63 x 63 mm)
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(89 x 100 mm)
12 Hour Cycle[
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300F/149C5 Hour - 1 hr8 Hour - 1 hr
12 Hour - 2 hr
700F/371C5 Hour - 1 hr8 Hour - 2 hr
12 Hour - 2 hr
900F/482C8 Hour - 1hr
12 Hour - 2 hr
1350F/732C5 Hour - 2 hr8 Hour - 3 hr
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Injection Wax Instructions for AccuBeads and AccuFlakes
1. )LOOZD[SRWand heat to VSHFLFLQMHFWLRQtemperature. It is important not to overheat the wax.
2. Spray both sides of the rubber mold ZLWK.HUU0LFUROPRU6LOLFRQH0ROGRelease spray. Open mold fully by bending it backwards in order to reach all ares with the spray. It is not necessary to spray each time before LQMHFWLQJWKHPROG
4. Put rubber mold into clamp or hold between two plates applying moderate pressure by hand. Insert nozzle into sprue opening in mold. Press mold into nozzle for 5 to 7 VHFRQGV0DNHsure rubber mold is at 90 degree angle for best results.
3. $GMXVWDLUpressure on ZD[LQMHFWRUWRbetween 3 and 10 pounds. Higher pressure can be used if necessary. However, for best results keep pressure under 15 pounds.
5. Wait for 1 to PLQXWHVto allow wax to solidify. Open mold carefully and remove pattern making sure that you do not force the pattern out of the mold.
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Mold Rubber Instructions
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2. Cut the rubber WRWLQWRWKHPROGframe.
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4. Place second mold plate on top and place between platens.
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3. Cut and form rubber around PRGHOOOLQJDOOvoids.
Press the model into center of rubber. Pack remaining layers.
5. Deterimine the correct vulcanizing time by allowing 7.5 minutes per layer RIUXEEHU)RUH[DPSOHD(20mm) thick mold frame will take 7 layers of rubber, and will take 53 minutes of vulcanizing time. )RUEHVWUHVXOWVGRnot exceed these time limits.
6. After vulcanizing, remove and allow to cool at room temperature for approximately 25 minutes before cutting.
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Condition Cause Correction
Cut mold does not seal evenly &DXVHGE\WLOWRISODWHQV (QVXUHWKDWSODWHQVDUHSDUDOOHOLQFORVLQJ(warping)
Voids in mold 0RGHOQRWOOHGLQZLWKUXEEHU 3DFNUXEEHUSLHFHVLQWRDQGDURXQGPRGHO 3UHKHDWYXOFDQL]HUWR)& 7LJKWHQYXOFDQL]HUWXUQSDVWUVWUHVLVWDQFH $OORZPLQXWHVDW)&IRUHYHU\PP )RULQWULFDWHPROGVDOORZPLQXWHVDW)&IRUHYHU\PP
Mold delaminates after curing 6XUIDFHRIVWULSVQRWFOHDQ 8VHQHZVWULSV'RQRWFRQWDPLQDWHVXUIDFHVZLWKKDQGVDQG Rubber has begun to vulcanize protect from dirt or dust.
Mold soft and sticky in center 8QGHUKHDWHG&XUHWRRVKRUW &KHFNWHPSHUDWXUHRISODWHQV +HDWLQJHOHPHQWEXUQHGRXW &XUHPLQXWHVIRUHDFKPP
Mold has pebbly surface Overheated Check calibration of vulcanizer
Mold is sticky and scorched
Excessive shrinkage
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Mold Rubber Troubleshooting
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