Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find out the type of investment casting services each company offers

If you are looking for castings for various products in different casting materials or have a complex design (turbine blades or other airplane parts), the best solution is to find manufacturers with experience in these areas and that can provide services that include CAD/CAM, tooling and complete in-house-capabilities. These companies specialize in specific casting materials, have expertise in certain design applications and can help you through the casting process of your product or part.

I recommend: Consolidated Casting Corp. offers a wide array of casting services for and serves many industries. The company makes casting from many materials that include stainless steel, carbon and low steel alloys. SeaCast and Lamothermic Precision Investment Casting Corp. also provide many casting services in a wide selection of materials.

Get quality supplies and equipment for an investment casting business

For the smooth operation of your business without any downtime, you will need investment casting equipment and supplies from suppliers that offer quality products. You need companies that can also provide good customer service to help you choose the right equipment and supplies.

I recommend: At Charles A. Hones, Inc., you can find ovens for investment casting. The company can customize ovens for your particular need and they handle small and large orders. Go to Metsch Refractories Inc. to get pouring cups and vent plugs for investment casting molds. Contact both companies for quotes or more information.

Find precision investment casting services that include rapid prototyping of parts

Whether you need one or many prototype parts for a project, you require a company that can produce the parts to meet the quantity, quality, delivery and cost constraints for your project. Find companies that can offer fast turnaround solution for your prototype parts.

I recommend: Texcast Inc. provides rapid prototyping services for 1- 1000+ pieces in a certain weight and size range. At Wisconsin Precision Casting Corp., you can get a prototype part from a solid model to metal in five to seven business days. The company has many other services available.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Something to remember in the early phase of your design plans is to get investment casting services that include design engineering for advice on challenging applications.