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The Casting Process

Twelve stages. One finished component.

A CONNECTED PRODUCTION ROUTE

Every stage has a purpose.

Silica sol and composite-process investment casting follow a controlled sequence, from preparing a wax pattern to finishing and inspecting the casting.

Wax Injection01

Wax Injection

Wax patterns establish the geometry of the casting.

Tree Assembly02

Tree Assembly

Patterns are assembled onto a common gating system.

Slurry Coating03

Slurry Coating

The wax assembly is coated with refractory slurry.

Shell Building04

Shell Building

Refractory layers build the ceramic shell.

Shell Preparation05

Shell Preparation

The shell is prepared for wax removal.

Dewaxing06

Dewaxing

Wax is removed to leave the casting cavity.

Shell Firing07

Shell Firing

The ceramic shell is fired before pouring.

Metal Pouring08

Metal Pouring

Molten metal fills the prepared shell.

Shell Removal09

Shell Removal

The ceramic shell is removed after cooling.

Cutting10

Cutting

Individual castings are separated from the tree.

Gate Grinding11

Gate Grinding

Remaining gates are ground from the casting.

Inspection12

Inspection

Castings are checked before subsequent work or delivery.

AFTER CASTING

The detail continues.

Machining, material verification and inspection complete the route according to the component requirements.

Quality & Inspection

FROM YOUR DRAWING TO THE FINISHED PART

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