Stop Shell Cracking Before It Stops Your Foundry

Shell cracking ruining your pours?
Let’s fix it—and fast!

Foundry downtime is expensive. Shell cracks lead to scrap, delays, and wasted material. Westech Direct delivers the right binders, sands, and process guidance to keep shells strong from slurry to pour.

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Shell cracking isn’t “just part of the process.” It’s a solvable problem.


Whether it’s thermal stress, drying issues, or poor slurry control, cracks in the investment casting shell always have a root cause. Westech Direct combines proven materials with hands-on technical support to find and fix the issue. That means stronger shells, fewer rejects, and more reliable production.

Materials & Know-How to Eliminate Cracks

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Binders and slurries matched to your process

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Premium fused silica,zircon, engineered shell, and refractory flours

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Pattern waxes engineered for dimensional stability

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