Why investment casting?

  • Best process to produce near-net shape components
  • Wide variety of materials can be cast
  • Excellent metallurgical integrity
  • Very good surface finish
  • High dimensional accuracy
  • Minimal to no finishing required
  • Ability to cast complex intricate features
  • Suitable for low, medium and high volumes
  • Inexpensive tooling
  • Various Rapid Prototype methods can be used
  • High use of automated process technology
  • Low scrap rates
  • Short process time