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Inconel is a family of austenitic nickel-chromium-based superalloys. These alloys are oxidation- and corrosion-resistant materials well suited for service in extreme environments subjected to pressure and heat. When heated, it forms a thick, stable, passivating oxide layer protecting the surface from further attack. This material retains strength over a wide […]

The casting process is an essential part of metalworking. This process holds the ability to create a variety of complex parts in a wide selection of metals for countless industries. Sometimes, castings can be utilized in the exact form that they leave the mold. They often, however, need to be […]

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 […]

Titanium can be used for a wide range of metal parts, from tubing to bolts to fasteners. And this metal alloy is used for good reasons. The list of titanium benefits is a long one. To narrow them down, we will look more in depth at the significant advantages of […]

Aluminum is considered to be one of the best materials used in castings processes. It is often used in permanent mold casting, sand casting, die casting, and castings investment. This material is widely known for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, making it an ideal metal component for numerous casting applications. Perks […]

Both cast iron and cast steel are ferrous materials that are primarily made up of iron and carbon. Both are excellent in investment casting in terms of qualities and are hence employed in various applications. They have excellent mechanical attributes, which will make it quite challenging to choose between the […]

Investment castings provide limitless advantages. It is often used as a metal component for energy, gas and oil, food service, commercial, military, automotive, firearm, power generation, and aerospace industries. For instance, the firearms industry turns to cast parts for firearm receivers, triggers, hammers, and other precision parts. Castings investment is […]

The building and construction sector extensively uses castings investment and die casting services. Custom dies for casting metal parts are in high demand as the market booms for more residences and constructions. Companies That Use Castings Investment Aircraft Similar to the automobile industry, the aerospace business needs complicated parts that […]

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. […]

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 […]