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Alloy Steel vs Carbon Steel: What to Select for Your Investment Cast Products

July 28th, 2022

Our blog post discusses how investment casting of carbon and alloy steels can address machining challenges and will help you decide which type of steel to use.

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.

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.

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.

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 Titanium Alloy Used in Investment Casting

May 12th, 2022

Titanium is strong, light, and resists creep and corrosion. Our blog discusses the common types of titanium alloys for parts made using investment casting.

Types of Inconel for Investment Casting

April 21st, 2022

This blog post discusses the various types and compositions of Inconel and explains the benefits of making Inconel parts by the investment casting process.

Traceability Practices for Casting Production

February 5th, 2022

Traceability is a process in manufacturing that allows for the tracking and documentation of raw materials, parts, and finished goods.

Applications of Investment Castings in New Energy Cars

February 5th, 2022

Parts made using Investment casting can achieve intricate and complex shapes, smooth finish and tight tolerance, which are well-suited to new energy cars.

What is the Vacuum Investment Casting Process?

October 28th, 2021

Vacuum investment casting yields high-quality parts with fine details and surface finish. It is suited for high-value metals like superalloys and titanium.

Heat Treatment of Investment Castings

October 12th, 2021

Investment cast parts may not have the strength, toughness or surface hardness required by applications, but these requirements can be met by heat treatment.

What to Understand About Gating System Design for Investment Casting

October 12th, 2021

Gating system design is a crucial factor in the investment casting process to ensure the proper delivery of metal throughout the ceramic mold.