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Gravity casting is a casting process used for non-ferrous alloy parts. Sometimes referred to as Permanent Mould, the process is typically used on aluminum, zinc, and copper base alloys. Let’s take a deeper look at the process and some of its benefits. The Process There are three stages to the […]

Ferralloy, Inc. is producing investment cast, internal valve components for an international Pressure Relief Valve manufacturer in the oil and gas industry. The ‘high lift disc’ components are cast in 17-4 stainless steel, machined, and heat treated to the customer’s drawing specifications and hardness requirements. These investment castings are purchased […]

Investment casting, otherwise known as a lost wax casting, is one of the oldest metal-forming processes that is still used as of this date. Approximately 5,000 years ago, investment castings started with a basic beeswax-formed pattern. Today, it involves highly complicated processes and technologies using refractory materials and specialized alloys. […]

Investment castings are one of the oldest and most popular type of metal components. The process to create these parts involves pouring molten metal into a ceramic mold. The metal solidifies within the mold and then the metal casting is broken out. Aircraft, aerospace, oil, road construction, coal mining, steel […]

When it comes to casting, there are primarily two popular methods. Pressure casting, which uses gas or air pressure to help facilitate the flow of material into the casting and gravity fed casting uses the natural force of gravity to help the material flow where it needs to. Castings are […]

Titanium can be used for a wide range of metal parts, from tubing to bolts to fasteners. They are essential in both aviation and aerospace. Steel is the primary fastener material used in the aerospace field with the most common titanium alloy used being TI-6Al-4V. Let’s take a look at […]

Casting is the process of forming a substance into a specific shape using a mold. There are numerous reliable and effective metal casting materials that are used for industrial purposes. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular materials used in castings. Gray Iron Gray iron is one […]

Casting can be used to make a wide variety of products. There are also numerous materials that can be cast. One of those materials is alloy. Let’s take a look at some facts as it pertains to alloy and alloy castings. Alloy Facts An alloy is a blend of two […]

There are many benefits to vacuum casting in the investment casting process. Before we dive into that though, let’s talk a little about what vacuum casting for investment castings is. What Is Vacuum Casting? Vacuum casting is commonly used in generating prototypes and industrial parts. It is a flexible and […]

There are many different metals that can be used in an industrial setting, but the best is titanium. Titanium fasteners, tubing, and bolts are just a few things the material can be made in to. It can be used to make many different types of parts and has tons of […]