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What is Investment Casting? Complete Guide to Lost Wax Casting Process India
Investment Casting
Investment Casting
5 min read
March 2025

What is Investment Casting? Complete Guide to Lost Wax Casting Process India

Investment casting, also known as lost-wax casting, is a precision manufacturing process used to create complex metal components with excellent accuracy and surface finish. Leading steel casting manufacturer India specializing in investment casting solutions.

Investment casting, also known as lost-wax casting, is a precision manufacturing process used to create complex metal components with excellent accuracy and surface finish.

The Process

The process involves coating a wax pattern with ceramic material to form a shell, which is then heated to remove the wax. Molten metal is poured into the cavity, producing near-net-shape castings.

Advantages

  • Ability to create intricate designs
  • Smooth surface finish, reducing machining
  • Wide range of alloys can be cast (stainless steel, nickel, cobalt, etc.)
  • Excellent dimensional accuracy

Applications

1Aerospace components
2Valves
3Pumps
4Defense equipment
5Medical devices

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