Investment casting, or lost-wax casting, refers to an industrial manufacturing process that involves dipping of wax patterns or structures into the slurry of refractory material to form a ceramic, ...

There are ten basic steps in the investment casting process. 1. A metal die is used to produce an expendable pattern, now almost universally a complex blend of resin, filler and wax. Precision ...

Investment casting is a versatile process, used to manufacture parts ranging from turbocharger wheels to golf club heads, from electronic boxes to hip replacement implants. The industry, though ...

ROCK HILL, S.C., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD), the originator of 3D printing, today announced availability of its new 3D printing solution for investment casting professionals, ...

Investment casting offers several advantages over other production methods. But to make full use of the technology, designers must be aware of its limitations. Here are several tips for getting the ...