Investment casting is one of the first and most common types of metal components. The procedure to create these components involves pouring molten metal into a ceramic mold. The metal solidifies within the mold, and then the metal casting is broken out. Industries that focus on food equipment, railroad, heat treating, steel production and processing, coal mining, road construction, oil, aerospace, aircraft, and other countless industries discovered the benefits of this type of casting.
Accuracy of Investment Casting
Near Net Shape
Investment casting is extremely accurate and near net shape. Since metal components are created by using the same wax pattern, this accuracy can be maintained from casting to casting. Additionally, this process uses stainless steel, aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, or superalloy to create and yield precise metal components that can withstand high and low temperatures.Additionally, near net shape manufacturing is an ideal solution for those wanting to save money as much as possible. This is because near-net-shape manufacturing does not require finishing steps. So, when you do not need any time for machining done, you can save on production costs.
Intricate Design
When using investment casting, engineers can design and create a lot to customize your product. Logos, product ID’s or numbers, letters, thru-holes, slots, blind holes, external and internal splines, gears, and thread profiles are just some of the intricacies that can be done.
Guarantees Product Quality
To ensure product quality, investment casting uses different methods such as coordinate measuring, ultrasonic, and dye penetrant. These methods will be used according to where the metal components will be used. Dye penetrant testing is a nondestructive method, and it includes cleaning the surface of a product, then applying a colored penetrant, or dye.Ultrasonic testing is also nondestructive testing that works by sending high-frequency wavelengths through an object to detect cracks and other possible flaws. Lastly, coordinate measuring uses a probing system in the machine, and data collection allows for precision, which results in durability.
Where to Look for Investment Casting
It is important to ensure that any exact measurements are achieved in machined investment casting. At Ferralloy Inc., we have the experience and authority to provide this service and product to you. Contact us today!