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Problem	Remedies
Wax Pattern Sticky-Pattern Distortion	Reduce Wax Temperature Increase Pattern Dwell Time
Pattern Flashing/Fins Mild Overfills	Reduce Wax Temperature Clean Mold Vents, Increase Size & Quantity of Vents Reduce Air Pressure Hold Mold Firmly/Keep Locks Aligned Allow Mold to Cool
Excessive Pattern Shrinkage	Reduce Wax Temperature Use a Low Shrink/Low Sink Wax Use Warmer Mold Increase Pattern Dwell Time Increase Air Pressure Increase Sprue Size
Sink Area on Large or Heavy Patterns	Reduce Wax Temperature Use a Low Shrink/Low Sink Wax Increase Pattern Dwell Time Increase Air Pressure Increase Sprue Size
Air Bubbles in Pattern	Reduce Wax Temperature Increase Wax Temperature Reduce Air Pressure Make Sure Wax Pot is Full Minimize Trapped Air in Wax Fit Mold Properly & Securely Onto Injection Nozzle
No Mold Fill or Partial Mold Fill	Increase Wax Temperature Use Warmer Mold Clean Mold Vents, Increase Size & Quantity of Vents Increase Air Pressure Increase Sprue Size Reduce Mold Release Spray/Do Not Use Talc Use More Fluid Wax to Fill Thin Sections Make Sure Injection Nozzle is Not Clogged Do Not Hold Mold too Tightly
Ripples on Pattern Surface	Increase Wax Temperature Use Warmer Mold
Cracking/Brittle Wax Patterns	Use a More Flexible/Ductile Wax Reduce Pattern Dwell Time
Roughness on Pattern Surface	Use a Smoother, More Polished Master Reduce Mold Release Spray/Do Not Use Talc