investment-castings

It takes many types of people to make the world go around and it takes many types of parts to make any machine work. One of the many ways to make these components is through investment castings. What Is an Investment Casting? Investment casting is a type of manufacturing process that involves creating castings from […]

If you’re not already using investment castings, it might be time for you to start. These castings are extremely versatile. They can be big or small and made out of a large range of materials, all while maintaining exceptional accuracy. With benefits like these, it’s no surprise that investment castings are one of the oldest […]

Investment castings can be used to make a wide range of products and prototypes. It’s important when using investment castings to make your product or prototype to use the right materials. Aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, steel, and superalloys are all quality materials used. Let’s take a deeper look into each one. Aluminum Alloy Aluminum alloy […]

Perhaps the biggest problem that you’ve encountered in your attempt of producing stainless steel investment castings is shrinkage. Although these defects are invisible to the naked eye, these shrinking defects can be detected after post machining. The poor shrinkage of molten skill can be attributed to several factors, namely: The Sprue Gate’s Effect If a […]

There are many benefits to vacuum casting in the investment casting process. Before we dive into that though, let’s talk a little about what vacuum casting for investment castings is. What Is Vacuum Casting? Vacuum casting is commonly used in generating prototypes and industrial parts. It is a flexible and reliable process that requires either […]

Sand casting is a method used for casting metal by pouring molten metal into a mold made from condensed sand. It has been used for hundreds of years and remains to be one of the most reliable and versatile methods of creating different castings to this day. While the main process has not changed over […]

Investment castings, otherwise known as lost-wax casting, makes parts from molten metals. Typically, it is used to make stainless-steel alloys, brass, aluminum, and carbon steel. It is also used to mass produce parts and make small, detail-oriented parts that require a lot of precision. How is an Investment Casting Made? There are three ways to […]

When it comes to stainless steel investment castings, several factors influence the formation of its casting defects. For this reason, every stainless-steel casting manufacturer needs to pay close attention to the following aspects of quality control during the production process. Raw Material Control The surface quality of stainless-steel production castings is highly dependent upon the […]

While both casting investment and die casting entail the process of pouring molten metal into molds to achieve the manufacturer’s desired dimensions, these methods are not the same. To come up with the right choice for your upcoming project, you’ll need to consider the following: Selection of Materials Different casting processes offer different solutions. Investment […]

You’re probably familiar with the metalworking process involved in producing quality investment castings. However, you may not be quite certain if the design for your component is ideal for this type of production process. To give you an idea about the main qualities that make it ideal for you to use the process of investment […]