What is Investment Casting?
- Investment casting, also known as lost wax casting, is a manufacturing process that uses a wax pattern to create a mold cavity.
- The wax pattern is coated with a ceramic slurry, which is then fired to create a hard mold. The wax pattern is then melted out, leaving behind a mold cavity that is the exact shape of the desired part.
- Molten metal is then poured into the mold cavity and allowed to solidify. Once the metal has solidified, the mold is broken away and the part is ejected.
Investment Casting Process
Investment casting is a versatile manufacturing process that can be used to produce a wide range of parts, from simple to complex, and from small to large. Investment castings are typically strong, precise, and have a good surface finish.
The investment casting process can be broken down into the following steps:
1. Creating the wax pattern: A wax pattern of the desired part is created using a variety of methods, such as injection molding or 3D printing.
2. Assembling the wax pattern: The wax pattern is assembled onto a sprue and gate system. The sprue and gate system is a channel that allows the molten metal to flow into the mold cavity.
3. Coating the wax pattern: The wax pattern is coated with a ceramic slurry. The ceramic slurry is a mixture of water, sand, and a binder. The ceramic slurry is applied to the wax pattern using a variety of methods, such as dipping or spraying.
4. Firing the ceramic mold: The ceramic mold is fired in a furnace to harden the ceramic slurry.
5. Removing the wax pattern: The wax pattern is melted out of the ceramic mold using a variety of methods, such as steam or hot water.
6. Pouring the metal: Molten metal is poured into the mold cavity. The molten metal is typically poured using a gravity pour or a vacuum pour.
7. Cooling and solidification: The molten metal is allowed to cool and solidify in the mold cavity. This typically takes a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the size and complexity of the part.
8. Breaking away the mold: The ceramic mold is broken away to reveal the cast part.
9. Finishing the part: The cast part may undergo some finishing operations, such as machining or heat treatment, depending on the requirements.
Topgrid’s Investment Casting Service
- High quality: Investment castings are typically very high quality, with good dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
- Complexity: Investment casting can be used to produce castings with very complex features, such as internal passages and undercuts.
- Versatility: Investment casting can be used to produce castings from a wide range of metals and alloys.
- Reliability: Investment casting is a very reliable process, with low rejection rates.
Our Expertise
With years of Experience in the industry, Our Team of experts excels in delivering
High Quality Investment Casting solutions.
Topgrid’s Investment Casting services are ideal for a wide range of industries, including automotive, electronics, medical, and aerospace parts.
Our dedication to staying at the forefront of technology and industry trends ensures that we can meet the unique requirements of each project, no matter how complex.
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Excellence and Precision
We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services.
We have a team of experienced engineers and technicians who are dedicated to ensuring that your products meet your exact specifications.
Customization
We understand that every project is unique. That’s why we offer a wide array of customization options.
From material selection and color to design modifications and finishing touches, we’re here to turn your vision into a reality.
Rapid Turnaround
We know that time is money in the business world.
Topgrid is committed to meeting your deadlines and getting your products to market as quickly as possible without sacrificing quality.
Cost-Effective Solutions
We work diligently to provide cost-effective solutions that meet your budget.
Our efficient manufacturing processes and competitive pricing make us a cost-conscious choice for your projects.
Our Investment Casting Services
Die design and manufacturing
Our team of experienced engineers can design and manufacture custom dies to meet your specific needs.
Prototyping
We can produce prototypes of your parts to ensure that they meet your specifications before proceeding with full production.
Production
We can produce high-volume runs of your parts with a high level of consistency and quality.
Post-casting operations
We offer a variety of post-processing services, such as machining, finishing, and assembly.
Quality control and testing
At Topgrid, we are committed to delivering highest quality standards.
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Here are Some Investment Casting projects,
we’ve worked on
Automotive parts
We produce a wide range of automotive components and parts, such as fuel injectors, brake calipers, turbocharger components, etc.
Aerospace parts
We produce a wide range of aerospace components, such as landing gear components and structural members
Electronic parts
We manufacture a wide array of Electronic parts for various applications, such as heat sinks and enclosures
Medical parts
We manufacture a wide array of Medical parts for various applications, such as such as prosthetic implants and surgical instruments
