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Precision Casting

Investment Casting

Lost wax investment casting for complex, high-precision components. Exceptional surface finish and dimensional accuracy for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.

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Why Choose Investment Casting?

Investment casting produces near-net-shape parts with superior surface finish and design freedom unmatched by other casting methods.

Complex Geometries

Cast intricate shapes, thin walls, internal passages, and undercuts that would be impossible or expensive with other methods.

Superior Surface Finish

As-cast surface finish of 125 Ra or better. Minimal secondary machining required, reducing costs and lead time.

Tight Tolerances

Linear tolerances of ±0.25mm per 25mm achievable. Near-net-shape reduces machining and material waste.

Material Versatility

Cast virtually any ferrous or non-ferrous alloy including stainless steel, titanium, superalloys, and precious metals.

Lost Wax Process

Investment Casting Process

A precision process refined over 5,000 years, now enhanced with modern technology for aerospace-grade quality.

1

Wax Pattern Creation

Injection molding or 3D printing creates precise wax replicas of the final part. Multiple patterns are assembled onto a wax tree (sprue).

2

Shell Building

The wax assembly is repeatedly dipped in ceramic slurry and coated with fine sand to build a ceramic shell mold layer by layer.

3

Dewaxing

The shell is heated to melt and drain the wax, leaving a hollow ceramic mold that precisely captures every detail.

4

Metal Pouring

Molten metal is poured into the preheated ceramic shell under controlled atmosphere for superior metallurgical properties.

5

Shell Removal

After cooling, the ceramic shell is broken away mechanically or with water jets to reveal the metal castings.

6

Finishing & Machining

Parts are cut from the tree, ground, heat treated, and precision machined to final specifications as needed.

Materials

Casting Alloys

We cast a comprehensive range of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys to meet demanding performance requirements.

Stainless Steels

  • • 304, 316, 316L (austenitic)
  • • 17-4 PH, 15-5 PH (precipitation hardening)
  • • 410, 420, 440C (martensitic)
  • • Duplex 2205, 2507

Carbon & Alloy Steels

  • • 1020, 1045 (carbon steel)
  • • 4130, 4140, 4340 (alloy steel)
  • • 8620 (carburizing grade)
  • • Tool steels (A2, D2, H13)

Aluminum Alloys

  • • A356, A357 (heat treatable)
  • • 319, 354 (general purpose)
  • • 535 (marine grade)
  • • 713 (pressure tight)

Copper Alloys

  • • Silicon bronze (C87500)
  • • Aluminum bronze (C95400)
  • • Manganese bronze
  • • Beryllium copper

Superalloys

  • • Inconel 625, 718
  • • Hastelloy C-276, X
  • • Stellite 6, 21
  • • Cobalt-base alloys

Titanium Alloys

  • • CP Ti Grade 2, Grade 4
  • • Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5)
  • • Ti-6Al-4V ELI (medical)
  • • Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo
Applications

Industry Applications

Our investment castings serve critical applications across demanding industries worldwide.

Aerospace

Turbine blades, structural components, actuator parts

Medical

Implants, surgical tools, prosthetics, dental

Oil & Gas

Valve bodies, pump impellers, fittings

Defense

Weapon components, armor, precision mechanisms

Automotive

Turbocharger wheels, suspension, drivetrain

Industrial

Pump housings, impellers, valve components

Comparison

Investment Casting vs. Other Methods

Understanding when investment casting is the optimal choice for your project.

Feature Investment Casting Die Casting Sand Casting
Surface Finish Excellent Good Fair
Dimensional Accuracy ±0.25mm/25mm ±0.1mm ±1.5mm
Design Complexity Highest Limited Moderate
Material Range Widest Limited Wide
Tooling Cost Moderate High Low
Ideal Volume 100 - 10,000 10,000+ 1 - 500

Start Your Investment Casting Project

Contact our engineering team to discuss your investment casting and machining requirements. We'll help you select the optimal materials and process.