Posted March 7
Investment casting is a versatile metalworking process used to shape pipe fittings, automotive parts, marine hardware and food machinery. There are a wide variety of metals that can be used for investment casting, and they have different properties that make them suitable for a variety of applicatio...
Posted March 7
Since investment casting involves a complex process, there is no shortage of opportunities for error. When certain undesirable irregularities in the metal casting process result in defects, the fabricator can decide whether these defects are tolerable, repairable or need to be eliminated entirely. H...
Posted March 7
The benefits of investment casting are many and can lead to better designs and lower product costs. There are many benefits to the investment casting process including cost savings, design and material freedom, tight tolerances, better surface finish, machining time savings, repeatability, and over...
Posted March 7
Aluminum die-casting alloys are lightweight and have high dimensional stability for complex part geometries and thin walls. Aluminum has good corrosion resistance and mechanical properties as well as high thermal and electrical conductivity, making it a good alloy for die casting. Low-density alumin...
17-4 PH stainless steel castings
Posted March 7
17-4 PH stainless steel is the most widely used stainless steel casting alloy of all precipitation hardening stainless steels. It contains approximately 15–17.5% chromium, 3–5% nickel, and 3–5% copper. The name comes from the chemical composition, which is approximately 17% chromiu...