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Are you experiencing supply chain issues with your current metal manufacturing vendors? In today’s marketplace, long lead times, poor customer service, and material shortages are becoming the new normal for many companies. Feel free to pick your reason for why this is happening, but does it matter? You, as a customer, simply care about a…
Read MoreInvestment casting (also known as lost-wax casting) is a common manufacturing process used to create metal parts with fine detail and tight tolerances. The investment casting method involves the creation of a tool, typically made from a high-grade aluminum alloy, that serves as a mold for wax. Hot wax or plastic is poured into the…
Read MoreWhat are the properties of metal and what are the key differences between them? Physical and mechanical properties are important considerations when choosing a material for a specific application. A material’s chemical composition and internal structure (such as grain size or crystal structure) determine its mechanical and physical properties. Mechanical properties may be affected by…
Read MoreWhat Is Low Alloy Steel? In general, there are two categories of steel: Low alloy steel has low percentages of alloying elements such as chromium and nickel compared to stainless steel. As a result, low alloy steel does not have the heat, wear, or corrosion resistance provided by stainless steel. However, low alloy steel provides…
Read MoreCasting is a manufacturing process of pouring molten metal into a mold to create a desired shape. Once the metal solidifies, the mold is removed, and the part is produced. Three similar casting processes are: die casting, investment casting, and sand casting. Selecting the appropriate casting method for your project is as important as selecting…
Read MoreMetal casting is precise and process orientated. With countless variables potentially affecting the result, casting inspection procedures must be rigorous. Inspection methods can vary between casting type, and different inspection methods are often used for a single casting. More than anything else, metal casting inspections provide customers with confidence that they received a quality casting. …
Read MoreSelecting the best metal alloy for your components can be challenging. Two popular choices are aluminum and stainless steel. Every component and its application are different so there is not a “one size fits all” alloy. However, this article will provide tips for determining which alloy is a better fit based on your application and…
Read MoreThink you know a lot about metal casting? Take our beginner level casting quiz and find out. Once you finish the quiz, please take our expert level quiz. Oh yeah, no time to “Google” the question because you have limited time to select an answer.
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