by Brandon Gift | Jul 2, 2024 | Blog
Stainless steel investment castings offer manufacturers multiple high-value benefits. It is often ideal for specialized applications requiring robust corrosion-resistant characteristics, which enable it to retain its integrity in even the harshest conditions....
by Brandon Gift | Jun 25, 2024 | Blog
In investment casting, the process of turning slurry-covered wax patterns into hardened molds is called investment casting firing. The patterns are placed in high-temperature ovens that heat to approximately 1,800º F. This is hot enough to solidify and harden the...
by Brandon Gift | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog
Some people are unfamiliar with the term “investment cast sprue,” but it is a very important part of the precision casting process. A sprue is a hollow structure that allows multiple parts to be cast at one time. It connects two to several individual wax patterns,...
by Brandon Gift | Jun 11, 2024 | Blog
Investment casting tooling is an extremely important part of the production process. It is referring to the design and production of the metal form that is used to inject the wax patterns of the desired parts. These precise, high-quality tools can be used for a very...
by Brandon Gift | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog
When quality and precision are of the highest priorities, manufacturers should consider utilizing investment casting photomicrographic analysis. This testing and evaluation process is used to identify an array of casting characteristics, including defects,...
