The defect caused when two streams do not fuse together (while melting), thus forming discontinuity in casting is termed as?

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A casting defect is an undesired irregularity in a metal casting process. Some defects can be tolerated while others can be repaired, otherwise they must be eliminated.

Casting defects can be broken down into five main categories: gas porosity, shrinkage defects, mould material defects, pouring metal defects, and metallurgical defects.


The defect caused when two streams do not fuse together (while melting), thus forming discontinuity in casting is termed as?