Gimbal Yoke·Torch Dynamics
Trial 1
PartialA356Apr 20, 2026
Goal
First pour, as cast dimensions before heat treat.
Process
- Pour temp
- 715C
- Mold temp
- 185C
- Alloy batch
- A356-2604-B
- Trial date
- Apr 20, 2026
- Gating
- Bottom gate at the base, riser over each fork.
- Changed from the previous trial
- First trial on this tool
What came out
Defects observed
Both forks filled. Light surface folds on the outer radius.
Lessons learned
Fill is fine. Surface folds point to metal velocity through the base gate.