Investment Casting

When it comes to castings investment, many different materials can be used. The type of material used to make the casting largely depends on what the casting is being used for. Some materials work better under extreme temperatures, while some have more give to them. Let’s take a look at […]

The term investment casting is derived from the process of “investing” a pattern with refractory materials. When it comes to investment casting, the process contains several steps. Let’s take a look at the steps that are involved in a castings investment. Construction Since each investment casting destroys the wax pattern […]

There are several different methods and techniques that can be used in manufacturing a variety of different metal components. Based on the purpose and ultimate use of the metal part, different procedures are used to create the highest quality piece possible. While determining the best process, some arrive at the […]

Ferralloy, Inc. is producing a family of investment castings for a international producer of refractory metal powders. The castings are used in applications which require a reduction of the powder at temperatures in excess of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The investment casting process allows the boats to be cast to a […]

Casting is one of the oldest manufacturing techniques dating back to 1838. While the basic casting process hasn’t changed much, today’s machines are more advanced and with improvements in technology, there are several different ways to reach your end product. Two of those common ways are die casting and investment […]

It’s important when looking for investment castings to make sure it is used with high-quality materials. Materials used in investment castings range from alloys to steel and aluminum. Let’s take a look at some of the best materials used in investment casting. Superalloys Gas turbine engine blades and nozzle guide […]

Investment casting is one of the most popular methods used for creating metal parts that have countless applications across a variety of industries. Also called lost-wax casting or precision casting, this expendable mold process can produce complex components with excellent surface qualities and accuracy in a broad range of materials […]

Investment casting and sand casting are means of producing metal parts by pouring molten metal into three-dimensional molds. Although the methods are of thousand years old, both castings have been advanced over the years to decrease the percentage of metal used and minimize any extensive finishing and machining required. However, […]

Investment casting, forging, rolling, and more. There are so many ways that you can get the best out of your metal materials. Machining can do just that. Machining is a manufacturing process that cuts a component to specific dimensions that allows them to be even more precise. But, how do […]

The investment casting process is a metal casting process where a disposable wax replica, or “pattern”, which is identical to the casting desired, is produced from an injection molding type of tool. If you are thinking about using investment casting for your next project, here is some important information. Why […]