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When pressure is applied upon casting as a factor of external impact on melt, the problems related mainly to filling of molds are solved; however, some casting defects cannot be avoided. The experimental results demonstrate that complete compensation of shrinkage under pressure can be achieved by compressing of casting by 8–10% prior to beginning of solidification and by 2–3% during the transition...