What Is Stainless Steel Investment Casting
Stainless steel investment casting, also known as stainless steel lost-wax casting, is a manufacturing process used to produce intricate and complex stainless steel parts or components with high precision. It is a specialized form of investment casting, is the lost wax investment casting process by pouring melted stainless steel into molds for solidification to achieving a solid stainless steel component in the desired shape,which is a centuries-old technique used to create metal parts.
How It Works – Stainless Steel Investment Casting Process
The Benefits of Stainless Steel Investment Casting
Design Flexibility
Wide Material Selection
Superior Surface Finish
Dimensional Accuracy And Tight Tolerances
Strength and Integrity
Cost-Efficiency
Stainless steel investment castings find applications in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, marine, medical, and more. They are used for manufacturing critical components such as turbine blades, surgical instruments, valves, fittings, and parts for corrosive or high-temperature environments. The versatility of stainless steel alloys and the flexibility of investment casting make it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Stainless Steel Investment Casting Service – SUS Lost-Wax Cast Manufacturer
Stainless steel investment casting offers a combination of design flexibility, material options, surface finish quality, dimensional accuracy, and strength, making it a valuable manufacturing process for producing high-quality and complex stainless steel parts.If you want to find a cost-effective and rapid stainless steel investment casting solution for your manufacturing needs, BE-CU.com can be a good choice for you.
Based on extensive experiences and professional expertise, our lost wax casting services are available for both prototypes and low to high-volume production runs,equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and measuring equipment in our factory, investment casting and cnc machining now supplies precision stainless steel parts for a number of business sectors and private individuals, catering to both long and short production runs. .The sizes of the stainless steel investment casting parts range from 0.1 inch up to 24 inches. The weights of the stainless steel lost wax casting parts are from an ounce to 50 pounds. Typical tolerances are ± .005” per inch.Fast to send your inquiry or submit your drawings to get a free quote in the shortest time.
Types of Investment Casting Finishes
- High Precision Stainless Steel CNC Machining
- Polished zinc plating, nickel plating, electroplating, chrome plating
- Anodizing, phosphating, acid treatment, polishing
- Broaching, milling, drilling, tapping
- Surface grinding, sand blasting, powder coating
- Heat treatment
Stainless Steel Casting Material Information
Stainless steel investment casting can utilize various stainless steel material grades, each with its own set of properties and advantages. The choice of material grade depends on the specific requirements of the application. Here are some commonly used stainless steel material grades for investment casting:
304 Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
17-4 PH Stainless Steel
410 Stainless Steel
2205 Duplex Stainless Steel
630 (17-4 PH) Stainless Steel
These are just a few examples of stainless steel material grades used in investment casting. Other grades, such as 304L, 316L, 410S, and 2207 Duplex Stainless Steel, also find application in specific industries and environments. It is crucial to consult with material experts or metallurgists to determine the most suitable stainless steel material grade for your investment casting requirements, considering factors like corrosion resistance, strength, heat resistance, and wear properties.
Why Choose BE-CU Investment Casting Factory?
At BE-CU Prototype, we use state-of-the-art technology to ensure the success of every project. Below is just some of the investment casting equipment that we leverage:
- Specialized shell-making equipment
- Highly automated robotic molding machines
- Horizontal vacuum precision furnace
- Vertical vacuum precision furnace
- High-pressure gas quenching vacuum furnace
- Reliable quality assurance equipment
Certifications & Quality Machining
- ISO 9001:2015 certified
- Fully compliant with the exacting requirements of our customers
- Compliance in DFARS materials sourcing requirements
- Strict compliance with PPAP and Process
- FMEA for automotive customers
- Skilled in KanBan and CMM Inspection and inventory management systems
- ITAF 16949 certified
Top Stainless Steel Investment Casting Parts & Case Studies
You have a complex part design, Be-cu Lost Wax Casting Company can help you turn it into a reality. With the right equipment, strong technical knowledge, and a focus on quality.. From tool design to finishing and then on to shipment, Be-cu ensure that every project is completed to a high standard and that your orders are delivered on time, every time.
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