plugs (casting)

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A type of repair in a cast metal object that fills a flaw that extends through the full thickness of the metal wall, specifically those that occur with the removal of core pins and armature rods. Circular plugs are often threaded in order to mechanically lock them in place.
plugs
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025