Burn-off coating

Coating, whose liquid component is generally alcohol, that is burned after application onto the mold (facing) or application onto the core.

Fig 1: Burn-off coating, Foseco Foundry Division Vesuvius GmbH

Heat generated during burning of the alcohol dries and cures the coating. Drying the coating in a furnace is also possible.

  • Fig 1: Burn-off facing coat, Foseco Foundry Division Vesuvius GmbH