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    Frequently Asked Questions


    Precision casting, also known as investment casting.

    Castings produced by sand casting often exhibit poorer precision, surface finish, material density, metallographic structure, and mechanical properties. Therefore, when higher performance requirements are needed for castings, other casting methods—such as investment (lost-wax) casting, die casting, low-pressure casting, and others—should be employed. The following is an introduction to these methods, prepared by our company’s editorial team:
    Characteristics and advantages of precision casting:
    Precision casting, also known as investment casting, has the following characteristics when compared with other casting methods and part-forming techniques:
    1. The castings feature high dimensional accuracy and fine surface roughness. The dimensional accuracy of the castings can reach grades 4 to 6, and the surface roughness can be as low as 0.4 to 3.2 μm. This significantly reduces the machining allowance for castings and enables zero-allowance manufacturing, thereby lowering production costs.
    2. Castings with complex shapes that are difficult to machine using other methods can be produced. The dimensions of the casting contours range from a few millimeters to over a thousand millimeters, with the thinnest wall thickness as low as 0.5 mm and the smallest hole diameter below 1.0 mm.
    3. No restrictions on alloy materials: Precision casting can be used to produce a wide variety of materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, copper alloys, aluminum alloys, high-temperature alloys, titanium alloys, and precious metals. Precision casting is particularly well-suited for alloy materials that are difficult to forge, weld, or machine.
    4. High production flexibility and strong adaptability. It can be used for both large-scale production as well as small-batch or even single-piece production.
    In summary, precision casting boasts advantages such as small investment scale, large production capacity, low production costs, simplified processes for complex products, and rapid return on investment. As a result, it enjoys a favorable position in competition with other processes and production methods, and its future prospects are bright.

    What materials are used in precision casting?

    What materials are typically used in precision casting?
    In precision casting, we can use materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy steel—all of which are suitable for precision casting. However, the specific choice ultimately depends on the particular circumstances.
    Precision casting, often abbreviated as "precision casting," is a specialized casting method. Generally speaking, parts produced through precision casting do not require further machining, as this process can achieve highly accurate shapes and relatively high casting precision. However, depending on the product requirements, we can also subject these parts to heat treatment and cold working. The main types of precision casting include investment casting and die casting.

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