INVESTMENT CASTING

Features

Lost-wax Casting (Investment casting)

Investment casting known as the lost wax casting is a precision casting process as it is capable of making high accuracy and intricately detailed castings compared to similar manufacturing processes such as sand casting.

Investment casting allows for a quality end product and rapid turnaround, not to mention offers an array material, sizes and configuration options. This may be the best choice for your casting need. But before making your decision, here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the process to help you better discern if it’s the right option

Features

Flexible Design

Close Tolerances, Nearer Net Shapes

Superior Surface Finish

No Draft angle required

Less Waste, Strong Competitive Manufacturing Cost

Close Tolerances, Nearer Net Shapes

Diversification of Material Variety

Limitations

  • Size limitation
  • Higher initial cost
  • longer cycle times
  • holes cannot be any deeper than about 1.5 times the diameter

if you’re looking to make more intricate, complex, good aesthetical & less post-operative cost in parts, then investment casting could be the choice for you! When preparing casting drawings, it is helpful if the point below is addressed.