castings

When it comes to casting, there is often little to no need for additional fabrication and assembly. That’s because it offers exceptional capacity for design detail. While many different materials can be cast, steel and iron are the two most popular due to their excellent mechanical properties for a wide range of applications. Let’s take […]

Steel castings are solid metal objects produced by filling the void within a mold with liquid steel. While cast steel typically has lower mechanical properties than other metals with the same chemical composition, they are better because they can be made into complex shapes in few steps. Let’s take a look at a few of […]

Metalworkers can create strong and durable metal components using a variety of methods. However, some methods are sometimes better suited for certain projects better than others. Gravity fed castings and steel forgings are extremely different methods. But, how to they measure up against each other? What Are Gravity Fed Castings? Gravity feeding is a method […]

Have you wondered about how castings are made, specifically gravity fed casting? Fear not, it isn’t as complicated as you might think. How Are They Made? Making castings is one of the oldest manufacturing processes known to man. While it is an old method, it is one that is constantly evolving and improving. They are […]

Since the investment casting involves a complicated process, there’s no shortage of opportunities for some things to go wrong. When certain undesirable irregularities in a metal casting process result in defects, the manufacturer can decide whether these defects are tolerable, repairable or need to be eliminated altogether. However, before a decision is to be made, […]

Some projects require the use of parts that aren’t just unique but are also made with a high degree of design flexibility, then you need to consider investment casting. Investment casting offers applications for various industries including aircraft, aerospace, oil, gas, road construction, coal mining, steel production, steel processing, off-road equipment, heat treating, propane tank, […]

Before anyone can make an informed manufacturing process decision, a clear idea on the project’s design requirements, feasibility to manufacture, and cost has to be established. If your current project requires the production of very intricate components, we wouldn’t be surprised if you planned to use the industrial process called investment casting. After all, it’s […]