Steel Investment Casting

Steel investment casting plays a vital role in industrial production. This process typically involves using high-alloy steel materials to produce parts with high precision according to specific tolerances. This method is particularly favored for producing parts with complex geometries, thin walls, or special designs.

Steel investment casting provides advantages in the production of parts used across various industries, which have high engineering requirements. It is utilized in applications such as engine parts and transmission components in the automotive sector, aircraft engine parts in the aviation industry, and surgical tools and implants in the medical field.

This method offers a lower margin of error compared to other casting techniques. It successfully preserves detailed designs and thin wall thicknesses, allowing for the production of high-quality parts without the need for further processing. Additionally, it minimizes material waste and contributes to a more sustainable manufacturing process.

Steel investment casting relies on factors such as the use of special alloys and molds. The process’s main principles involve pouring molten steel material into molds at high temperatures and then achieving desired part properties through a controlled cooling process. This method is widely used in industrial applications with high engineering standards, prioritizing durability and quality.

Steels We Cast

Why Investment Casting for Steel?

Investment casting produces steel parts with complex shapes that would be costly to machine from solid. It reduces material waste and allows features such as undercuts and fine teeth to be cast in. Parts can then be heat treated to the hardness your drawing requires.

Our Steel Casting Capabilities

We cast steel parts from 1 g to 25 kg, with tolerances up to VDG P690 D3, including rifle, shotgun and pistol parts. See our products page or contact us with your drawing.