investment-castings

Investment castings are one of the most popular metal parts used today. If you are surprised by the previous statement, you shouldn’t be. These cast components hold countless benefits that make them an appealing option to a wide-range of businesses and industries. Investment casting provides the ultimate design flexibility for highly complex parts made from […]

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 and ceramic mold, the first […]

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 Is It Called Investment Casting? […]

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, substantial differences exist between these […]

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 some of the different materials […]

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 metalworkers machine materials? Milling A […]

Dedicated to improving, the metal casting industry strives to improve its processes and technologies. But, there is one industrial process that has stood the test of time. Derived from lost-wax casting, castings investment – or investment casting – is still used to produce precise patterns. What is Investment Casting? Investment casting is a process of […]

When it comes to choosing materials and methods for industrial components, there is a plethora of options. But, you always want the strongest alloy castings possible for your project. Here is why you may want to consider vacuum fed castings: What is Vacuum Casting? Some natural processes can aid in the casting process, while others […]

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 vanes are the two most […]

Investment casting is an industrial process based on lost-wax casting, one of the oldest known metal-forming techniques. Because it is one of the oldest known metal forming techniques it has several advantages over other methods. Let’s take a look at some of the advantages of investment castings and how you can buy them for your […]