Investment Castings Harrisburg PA
Precision Investment Castings for Your Manufacturing Needs
Achieve impeccable precision and quality with our investment castings in Harrisburg, PA. Perfect for manufacturers seeking reliable and consistent components.
Why Choose Our Investment Castings?
Near-Net-Shape Technology
Our investment castings are produced to near-net-shape, meaning they require minimal machining and finishing. This not only saves time but also reduces costs in the manufacturing process.
Unmatched Precision
Benefit from unparalleled levels of precision, ensuring each component meets your exact specifications with consistency in every batch.
Consistency & Reliability
Every casting we produce is crafted with the utmost attention to detail, providing you with components that deliver consistent performance and reliability across your production line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials can be used for investment castings?
We employ a broad range of specialized alloys in addition to steel and aluminum to produce a near-endless variety of castings for many industries and applications.
How do investment castings benefit the manufacturing process?
Investment castings offer superior dimensional accuracy and surface finish, reducing the need for additional processing and ensuring high-quality results.
What industries benefit most from investment castings?
Industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial manufacturing see significant advantages due to the precision and reliability of investment castings.
How can I get started with your services?
Simply request a quote today, and one of our experts will guide you through the process to ensure your specific needs are met efficiently.
Enhance Your Manufacturing Process Today
Experience the precision and reliability of our investment castings. Contact us now to request a quote and discover how we can elevate your production efficiency.
The Investment Casting Process
In the investment casting process, a wax pattern is coated with a ceramic material, which, when hardened, adopts the internal geometry of the desired casting. In most cases, multiple parts are cast together for efficiency by attaching individual wax patterns to a central wax stick called a sprue. The wax is melted out of the pattern – which is why it is also known as the lost wax process – and molten metal is poured into the cavity. When the metal solidifies, the ceramic mold is broken off, leaving the near net shape of the desired part. Finishing, testing and packaging complete the process.
PPCP Step Process +
- Tooling and Pattern Making – A tool is built to customer-provided specifications. Cold wax is then injected into the tool to create a wax pattern/prototype that will hold precise dimensional requirements in the final casting.
- Pattern Assembly – Individual wax patterns are attached to the sprue.
- Dipping and Coating – Successive layers of ceramic and stucco are applied to form a hard shell.
- De-Waxing and Firing – The molds are flash-fired to remove the wax and sprue materials and then heated to 1,800º and placed on a sand bed, ready for pouring.
- Casting – Molten metal is poured into the hollow mold and then cooled.
- Knockout – The ceramic shell is broken off, and the individual castings are cut away.
- Finishing – Excess metal is removed, surfaces are polished and castings are heat treated.
- Testing and Inspection – Castings undergo high-tech testing and inspection to ensure that they meet dimensional tolerances and specifications.
- Packing and Shipping – Castings are securely packaged for shipping to the customer.