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Heat Treatment for Aluminum Castings

July 21st, 2022

Heat treatment transforms internal structure, improving mechanical properties, wear resistance, machinability, and dimensional stability of aluminum castings.

Introduction to the Stainless Steel Investment Casting Process

July 14th, 2022

This blog post introduces the types of stainless steel used in investment casting and the benefits and applications of stainless steel investment castings.

Differences Between Conventional And Non-Conventional Machining Processes

July 12th, 2022

This article looks at the differences between conventional and non-conventional machining processes.

When to Select The Resin Sand Casting Process

July 7th, 2022

There are two types of sand used in the sand casting process, either resin or green sand. This article looks at when to select the resin sand casting process.

Investment Casting Surface Finish

July 5th, 2022

Investment casting can produce a surface finish comparable to those from milling. Our blog explains how this is done at lower costs with improved part function.

Types of Quality Control Methods Used for Sand Casting Parts

June 30th, 2022

Impro reviews the types of quality control methods used at all points in the manufacturing process for sand casting parts to achieve a high quality level.

Understanding the Shell Making of Investment Casting Process

June 23rd, 2022

Careful shell-making is essential in investment casting to produce a shell mold strong and malleable enough to allow molten metal to take on the desired shape.

Surface Treatment for Aircraft Precision Machined Parts

June 21st, 2022

Impro explains surface treatment options for aircraft precision machined parts, which are performed to enhance the part appearance or functionality.

Filled or Unfilled Wax Process, Which One to Choose For Your Investment Casting Parts?

June 16th, 2022

Choice of filled or unfilled wax is based on factors including flow property, recyclability, dimensional consistency, and surface finish of investment castings.

Types of Heat Treatment for Sand Castings

June 14th, 2022

This blog explains the types of heat treatment for improving mechanical and physical properties, tensile strength, and reducing the ductility of sand castings.

Introduction to NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) for Castings

June 1st, 2022

Different NDT technologies have different capabilities to detect casting defects. Our blog post explains the options available to customers.

Typical Sand Casting Lead Times

May 24th, 2022

Impro has provided an overview of key factors which may affect sand casting lead times in this blog so that customers can better project production time flows.