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.