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Discover types of investment casting materials from carbon steels to superalloys.

Master surface finish parameters Ra, Rz & RMS for investment casting. Get typical values (1.5-6.3μm Ra) & measurement methods. Read now →

Save money on investment casting! Learn 7 key cost factors including materials (15-30%). Optimize your design today for maximum savings!

Learn precise investment casting tolerances for linear dimensions, geometric forms, and specialized features.

Discover the 5 types of investment cast stainless steel and their unique properties. Expert guide to choosing the right grade for your application. Compare options now!

Discover the complete guide to soluble waxes - water vs. organic solvent types explained in simple terms.

Learn how proper casting draft angles prevent defects & damage: from 0° to 3° depending on process type.

Investment casting is a precision metal casting process where molten metal is poured into a ceramic mold created around a wax pattern. The wax pattern, shaped exactly like your desired part, gets covered in ceramic slurry that hardens into a shell, then the wax is melted out leaving a hollow…

Discover the right investment casting powder mixing ratio for optimal results.

Discover the essential types of investment casting wax and their unique properties. Learn about pattern, runner, soluble, and accessory waxes with detailed specifications. Optimize your casting process today!