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Investment Casting or MIM for Small Parts Manufacturing?

September 30th, 2021

Investment casting and MIM are the most cost-efficient solutions to creating small parts

What is the Investment Casting Process?

September 22nd, 2021

There are many key steps involved with the actual investment casting process. The lost wax is the unique advantages

Typical Investment Casting Lead Times

September 10th, 2021

Impro can discuss your Investment casting project and possible techniques that could cut down on the lead time so that you obtain the component faster.

What is Expendable Mold Casting & Does it Differ from Investment Casting?

September 5th, 2021

Expendable mold casting is a technique where the molds become expendable instead of reused. So, investment casting is the category of expendable mold casting.

What are the Cost Drivers for Investment Casting?

August 27th, 2021

Some of the cost drivers associated with investment casting should be taken into consideration when deciding on a manufacturing technique.

Investment Casting vs Centrifugal Casting

August 27th, 2021

Investment casting and centrifugal casting are two different casting processes. Which one is right for your part?

Understanding Tooling Costs When Creating Parts using Investment Casting

August 12th, 2021

The number of cavities in the investment casting tooling directly influences the time to machine the tooling and to validate the tooling once it is completed.

Robotics in Investment Casting: Uses and Benefits

August 4th, 2021

Investment casting processes have many redundant and complex functions. Using robotics to perform these functions can provide a range of benefits for customers. 

Ferrous vs Nonferrous Metals for Investment Castings

June 22nd, 2021

Investment casting deals with both nonferrous and ferrous metals. Metal selection will be based on your application and if the application can allow the iron to present.

Types of Aluminum Used in Investment Casting

May 14th, 2021

One of the most common metals used in investment casting processes is aluminum. Aluminum's high strength to low weight ratio makes it ideal for industries requiring durable parts that are also lightweight, such as aerospace, medical, and electronics.

What to know about 3D Printed Investment Casting Patterns

February 26th, 2021

Investment casting using 3D printed patterns are usually sought after when a customer does not desire or need a second machining of the cast part.

When to Select Investment Casting for Components

November 20th, 2020

 When debating whether investment casting is right for your components, take these factors into consideration.