Category: Investment Casting

The mold casting process produces components by pouring liquid material into a prepared mold cavity, where it solidifies into the desired shape. This manufacturing method enables the creation of highly accurate and

Precision CNC machine tools like those from Kern Microtechnik can machine parts with tolerances as small as ±5 μm and surface roughness Ra not exceeding 0.8 μm. These machines utilize powerful

Many hobbyists ask if they can use ordinary sand from their backyard or workshop for sand casting. The answer is yes, but with many limitations. Aluminum, iron, or bronze are commonly

The cost of lost-wax casting ranges from $10 for small items to $500 or more for custom pieces. Prices vary depending on factors such as part size, design complexity, type of metal

Lost-wax casting uses wax to create intricate molds, while lost-foam casting uses foam materials to shape the parts. Wax molds create smooth surfaces and are suitable for small, complex parts. Foam molds are

Investment casting processes achieve extremely high precision, with tolerances ranging from ±0.002 to ±0.010 inches (±0.05 to ±0.25 mm). The table below lists common precision casting tolerance ranges for parts of different sizes:

Investment casting achieves tolerances as tight as ±0.005 in per inch and smooth surfaces, making it ideal for complex, high-precision metal parts.

Investment casting uses wax patterns and ceramic shells to create precise, complex metal parts. Shell casting offers speed and cost savings for large batches.

The investment casting process typically takes 4-8 weeks, with timelines varying by part size, complexity, and production requirements.

Investment Casting supports materials like steel, aluminum, copper alloys, cast iron, super alloys, and titanium for precise, durable parts.