The Casting of Clay Ware—a Résumé*

Considerable difficulty has been encountered in developing methods suitable for determining the properties of a casting slip that in turn define the casting quality of the slip. A survey of the literature is made, especially that dealing with the colloidal phenomena of clay suspensions, which might be of assistance in solving some of the problems encountered in the use of the casting process. The term, casting quality of slip, is detined and the factors which influence this property are considered in detail. Control methods proposed by various investigators are discussed critically. A new method of slip control is suggested. The sources and remedies of some troubles encountered in the casting process are discussed.