by Brandon Gift | May 21, 2024 | Blog
Investment casting with Monel alloys offers a variety of benefits. These nickel alloys were invented in 1901 and named after Ambrose Monell of the International Nickel Company. Monel alloys are made of up to 67% nickel, copper and smaller amounts of carbon, manganese,...
by Brandon Gift | May 14, 2024 | Blog
Manufacturers who must have parts that reliably meet specifications often opt for investment casting consistency. Investment casting’s near-net-shape process produces part after part and run after run that are nearly identical. The quality and precision of the tooling...
by Brandon Gift | May 7, 2024 | Blog
For many applications, measuring the surface roughness of investment castings is a critical success factor. Surface roughness can be measured utilizing the Ra – Roughness Average – or the RMS – Root Mean Square. Under high magnification, microscopic peaks and valleys...
by Brandon Gift | Nov 23, 2023 | Blog
As we get ready to watch the Thanksgiving Day football games, enjoy the parades, and feast on bountiful turkey dinners with friends and loved ones, we should also take time to give thanks for our good fortune and blessings. At PPCP, we never forget how important our...
by Brandon Gift | Nov 21, 2023 | Blog
One of the most important factors in ensuring the quality of your precision cast parts is your foundry’s investment casting expertise. It takes years of training and experience, plus ongoing learning about processes and materials to gain and hone the ability to...
