by Gaber Atalla | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog
Investment casting may seem like a fairly simple process on the surface, but it requires significant experience and expertise to avoid investment casting defects. Here are four common types of defects: Misrun – occurs when the molten alloy does not completely...
by Gaber Atalla | Feb 6, 2024 | Blog
If you took the short investment casting quiz we presented in our last post (dated ________), we hope you did well. To find out, here are our investment casting quiz answers: How long ago did people begin using investment (or lost wax) casting? 1,000 years?...
by Gaber Atalla | Jan 30, 2024 | Blog
Do you think you’re pretty knowledgeable about investment casting? See if you can correctly answer the following five questions: How long ago did people begin using investment (or lost wax) casting? 1,000 years? 2,500 years? 5,000 years? What is the PED (European...
by Gaber Atalla | Jan 23, 2024 | Blog
While common alloys are often appropriate for a wide range of applications, some have special requirements, which is why PPCP offers an extensive selection of specialized alloys for investment casting. Here are categories of alloys that are available: Stainless...
by Gaber Atalla | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog
When choosing a production process, many manufacturers select investment casting over sand casting because of its significant advantages. Consider these three important factors: 1 – Mold Versatility: Investment casting molds can accommodate more complex,...
