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Depending on the purpose and ultimate use of the metal part, different procedures are employed to create the highest quality piece possible. As for the castings process, it is considered to be one of the best.The process involves the heating of the metal until it turns molten before being poured […]

You may have wondered about how castings investment or investment casting would benefit the manufacturer, the designer, and the end user. If you’re new to this concept, castings investment is a process of creating metal parts by pouring metal into hollow mold shells which are made out of ceramic materials […]

The process of seamless rolled ring forging involves the use of many different types of materials. These rings can be made of carbon, stainless steel, or alloy. Alloy steel contains an additional alloying material aside from carbon to improve the heat treat response or mechanical and physical properties of the […]

Ferralloy Inc. delivered the first shipment of investment castings made from a galvanized steel to a contractor performing work on the Triborough Bridge rebuild project in New York City. 54,000 investment cast washers will be used to replace the existing parts which are critical components to its design and construction.The […]

The forging industry has come a long way. It has found new uses as a result of the utilization of various processes and techniques, making the overall process more fruitful and efficient. With the advancement of technology and methods, the forging process, especially open die forging, has found applications in […]

Do you know what type of alloy is known to have oxidation – and corrosion-resistant materials? Inconel, a brand name for specific nickel-chromium alloys, is well-suited for service in extreme environments subjected to pressure and heat. It is often used by industries that use forged materials exposed to extreme heat […]

Anyone who’s in the field of metalwork is aware of the fact that various casting methods can be used to turn molten metals into specific shapes and designs for commercial and industrial purposes. However, if you’re interested to determine which of these casting methods would best affect your bottom-line profits, […]

Customers in aerospace markets work with metal experts who can provide the integrity and performance that they demand. To meet this demand, manufacturers often use the integrated approach that includes investment casting and other casting processes. The goal is to produce a supply of intricately-detailed net-shaped products that can only […]

How much do you know about stainless steel investment casting? Did you know that sometimes, even if fancy techniques such as pipe bending are being used, it can still be impossible to produce various unusual shapes of stainless-steel products? These irregularly-shaped products that could either be hollow or solid inside […]

Die casting, and investment casting are 2 of the foremost important types of casting. Die casting is a method wherein molten metal is created and formed into a mold cavity by way of enforcing high pressure. On the other side, investment casting is a process that involves the injection of […]