When manufacturers are deciding whether to use investment casting or metal injection molding, they often go with investment casting because of the advantages it offers. Investment casting can use a wider variety of alloys and typically achieves better results related to the hardness, density, tensile strength, elongation, and other properties of the finished parts. The near-net-shape process ensures consistent quality and repeatability over very long runs. This significantly reduces the number of out-of-spec and faulty parts, saving time, money, and production hassles.
