investment-castings

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 […]

Creating a strong finished product sometimes takes several steps. So, saving labor and still getting a quality component is key. And, that’s exactly what net shape processing or manufacturing does! So, if investment castings are a necessary component of your next project, understanding net shape manufacturing is smart. What is […]

If you are in an industry that uses food processing equipment, valve components, power generation equipment, hydroelectric facilities, or furnace parts, chances are that you have heard the term “investment casting”. But what is investment casting? And more importantly, why should you use it?What is the Investment Casting? Investment casting […]

Have you heard of the metal zirconium? It’s a chemical element that is a strong solid at room temperature. It does not exist in a pure state in nature and requires complex physio-chemical processes to get there. When it is in pure form, it’s a corrosion resistant metal that can […]

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 quality of metal components can make or break a project – literally. So, having high-quality materials and final products is of the utmost importance. At Ferralloy, our expert metal workers use an array of testing and inspection services. These confirm compliance with engineering specifications. They also ensure you are […]

A casting is a type of manufacturing process that many different industries use. The process involves pouring a liquid material into a mold that exhibits the desired shape and size of the final part. Once the liquid material turns to solid form, it is broken out of the mold to […]

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 […]

Investment casting is one of the oldest manufacturing processes. It dates back thousands of years and is used to make pipe fittings, turbine blades, armament parts, lock parts, hand tools, and even jewelry. They can be made using a wide variety of metals. Those include aluminum alloys, bronze alloys, magnesium […]

Investment casting is a manufacturing process in which a wax pattern is coated with a refractory ceramic material. It is one of the first forms of metalworking and is still popular today for many reasons. There are more benefits to investment casting than other metalworking techniques. Here are just a […]