Chief among investment casting advantages is the flexibility offered by this metal casting method. Investment casting can accommodate the broad range of alloys and materials required by the most demanding applications. Steel, cobalt and nickel alloys are just some materials used in investment casting.
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This is another area where investment casting's flexibility shines. Investment casting can create parts ranging from less than an ounce to an 800-pound pour using air-melted alloy casting. Bescast investment castings can have up to a 26-inch diameter.
Extremely tight tolerances are also among the primary advantages of this casting process. Because it offers tighter tolerances than other types of casting, investment casting is considered a precision casting process. It can create near-net shape parts.
Hand-in-hand with tight tolerances is investment casting's ability to produce smooth, high-quality surfaces, with an average of 125 micro finish.
Because investment casting produces near-net shapes with a superior finish, parts require much less machining time than those created by other methods.
Why should you choose precision steel investment casting?
1. Smooth finish
Precision investment casting uses a ceramic mold that can produce a much smoother finish, typically averaging 125 RA surface finish as cast.
2. Faster production
Investment castings cut down on labor time and produce quicker lead times because it greatly reduces the amount of machining required after casting.
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3. Tight tolerances
Investment castings hold tighter tolerances, which reduces the amount of machining required. The standard tolerance is
+/-.005 per inch.
4. Affordable tooling
Investment casting requires less expensive equipment and is inherently less dangerous, which allows for costs to remain low.
5. Vast size range
Investment casting allows for both large and small casts. Intricate, miniature parts that are 1/10 of an ounce or less can be cast, and also large parts up to 50 pounds can be cast.
6. Material variety
There are a variety of materials that can be used for precision steel casting which range from bronze, stainless steel, and even aluminum. You can view a full list of materials that milwaukee precision casting works with.