Investment Casting

Investment casting allows for complex shapes with high precision and fine details, as the wax molds used can capture intricate designs. This process produces parts with tight tolerances and smooth surface finishes, ideal for high-precision applications.

Materials commonly used in investment casting include stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and superalloys. Each material adds specific properties to the final product—stainless steel offers corrosion resistance, while superalloys provide excellent strength at high temperatures, enhancing durability and performance in demanding applications.

Investment casting creates parts with near-net shapes and smooth surfaces, minimizing the need for extensive machining. The precision of this process allows for intricate details and tight tolerances, which often eliminates or reduces finishing work, saving time and cost.

Industries like aerospace, medical, automotive, and defense commonly use investment casting for components that require precision and complex shapes, such as turbine blades, medical implants, and firearm components. The process meets stringent quality and performance standards required in these fields.

The typical lead time for investment casting ranges from 4 to 8 weeks, but this can vary depending on the complexity and size of the project. Highly intricate parts or large orders may require additional time for mold preparation and casting.