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Appreciation post: our move to water-based binders helped air, but mold strength took a hit.
Our shop switched to water-based binders to cut down on silica dust. Now, a few guys say the molds don't hold up as well under heat. Are we sacrificing quality for cleaner air?
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oliver_mason7d ago
Remember water-based binders hate humidity as much as heat. If your shop air got more humid with the switch, that alone can soften a mold before it even sees the furnace. Check your drying times and air flow, not just the oven temp.
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the_barbara7d ago
They didn't test the molds for heat resistance first? Cleaner air is good but broken molds sound worse.
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