Definitions for "Cold Shut"
A casting defect caused by imperfect fusing of molten metal coming together from opposite directions in a mold or due to folding of the surface.
A lapping of solidified metal that sometimes occurs in the formation of die castings which constitutes an imperfection on or near the surface of the casting.
(1) A discontinuity that appears on the surface of cast metal as a result of two streams of liquid metal meeting but failing to unite. (2) A lap on the surface of a forging or billet that was closed without fusion during deformation. Same as forging lap.