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Inconel is in the superalloy family. It is nickel-chromium-based and is corrosion resistant. As a result, it is ideal in extreme environments subjected to pressure and heat. When it comes to Inconel, there are a few different main types. Let’s take a look at some of the different types. 600 Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium […]

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 near net shape while holding […]

Ferralloy is producing machined investment castings to the Rc 52 hardness grade of this cobalt based alloy. These bushings are used as orifices by a large international company in the oil drilling equipment industry. This type of material is also being used to produce sleeves for another customer in the valve industry. The sleeves are […]

Have you ever wondered why manufacturers choose carbon steel for producing quality investment casting products? To help you make an informed manufacturing decision, take a closer look at the metalworking process involved in making carbon steel investment castings. What is Investment Casting? Investment, in this case, means being “clothed” or “surrounded.” During the process, 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 casting. Let’s take a look […]

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 refers to the metalworking manufacturing process that’s widely used in various types of industries. Sometimes called lost-wax casting or precision casting, it involves the use of a wax pattern in shaping a ceramic mold before molten metal gets poured into the ceramic shell to create the desired part. To improve the appearance and […]

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 and sizes. When intricate details, […]

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 […]

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 […]