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Cangzhou Cencho Tech Solution Co., Ltd.
Business Type:Manufacturer
Main Mark: Italy, Korea, Australia, America, Canada, France, The U.K., Japan and etc
Exporter: 60%-70%
Certs: CE, IS9001
Description: Cangzhou Cencho Tech Solution co.,Ltd was established in 1997. After 20 years of hard work, the company integrates design, development, manufacturing, processing and sales services.
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Custom Investment Castings

Investment Casting Services (Lost Wax Casting)

Investment casting services, also known as lost-wax casting, are a manufacturing process used to create complex and intricate metal components with high precision. This process involves several stages and offers numerous benefits for industries ranging from aerospace and automotive to medical and industrial equipment.

The investment casting process begins with the creation of a wax or plastic pattern that replicates the desired final shape of the metal component. This pattern is then coated with a ceramic material to form a ceramic shell or mold. The ceramic shell is hardened through drying or heat treatment, creating a strong and heat-resistant mold.

Once the mold is ready, the wax or plastic pattern inside is melted or burned out, leaving a cavity that corresponds to the intended shape of the component. Molten metal is then poured into the cavity through the gating system. The metal fills the space, takes the shape of the mold, and solidifies.

Investment casting services provide a reliable and efficient solution for manufacturing high-quality metal components with intricate designs and complex geometries. Industries benefit from the process's design flexibility, superior surface finish, wide material selection, dimensional accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.

We offer custom investment casting services to lose wax cast a wide variety of carbon and stainless steel castings based on your application and requirements. Welcome to contact us!

Investment casting offers several advantages

1. Design Flexibility: Investment casting allows for the production of highly complex and intricate designs that may be difficult or costly to achieve using other manufacturing methods. It offers the freedom to create parts with thin walls, fine details, and internal features.

2. Superior Surface Finish: Lost-wax casting produces components with a smooth surface finish, reducing the need for additional machining or finishing processes. This results in time and cost savings while maintaining high-quality aesthetics.

3. Wide Material Selection: Investment casting accommodates a wide range of metals and alloys, including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, titanium, and nickel-based alloys. This versatility enables the production of components with various mechanical, thermal, and corrosion-resistant properties.

4. Dimensional Accuracy and Consistency: The lost-wax casting process ensures excellent dimensional accuracy and consistency, resulting in tight tolerances and precise replication of the pattern. This is crucial for applications where component performance and fit are critical.

5. Cost-Effective for Small to Medium Production Runs: Investment casting is particularly advantageous for small to medium production runs. The process reduces material waste, as the ceramic shell molds can be reused multiple times. It also eliminates the need for expensive tooling or machining for complex geometries.

6. Versatility in Component Size: Investment casting can accommodate a wide range of component sizes, from small intricate parts to large and heavy components, making it suitable for various industries and applications.


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