Internal and external features
Review passages, changes in section and the interfaces requiring machining.
Complex stainless forms
Stainless Investment Castings.
Near-net stainless castings for complex shapes, internal passages and corrosion-resistant components, supplied to drawing with secondary machining and documentation.
Define the supplied condition, critical dimensions and acceptance plan in the drawing review. Published process references depend on material, geometry and the agreed order scope.
Geometry, Material and Surface Condition.
Specified material
Confirm the casting grade, applicable standard, heat treatment and delivery condition.
Final verification
Agree surface treatment, cleanliness, dimensional records and relevant integrity tests.
Production route, manufacturing responsibility, available documentation and acceptance criteria are confirmed for the particular product and order.
Typical Applications
- Valves and flow-control parts
- Pump impellers
- Food and process equipment
- Industrial hardware and linkages
Materials & Finishes
- 304 / 304L
- 316 / 316L
- 17-4PH
- Other stainless grades by drawing review
For Procurement & Engineering
Specify Grade and Functional Surfaces
Send a 2D drawing and 3D model where available, together with annual volume and the requirements below. Our engineering review confirms process feasibility before pricing.
- Material standard and heat-treatment condition
- Critical casting and machined tolerances
- Surface and passivation requirements
- NDT, pressure or cleanliness acceptance criteria
Supply Framework
| Commercial route | Drawing-based quotation |
|---|---|
| Tool ownership | Defined in the tooling agreement |
| Quality plan | Project-specific inspection and documentation |
| Confidentiality | Mutual NDA available before detailed review |
| Delivery | Export packaging and Incoterms agreed per project |
Feature review
Review passages, bores and contact faces together.
Vane geometry + hub fit
The impeller form combines curved vanes with a finished hub and bore. Review the cast surfaces, machined connection and inspection access as distinct features.
For pump and valve components, specify the stainless grade and service environment with the functional surfaces. Define the requested surface condition and any applicable testing on the drawing or specification.
Manufacturing Scope
Near-net geometry with finished functional surfaces.
Casting
Lost-wax near-net shaping
Machining
Bores, threads, sealing and datum faces
Heat treatment
Solution treatment or precipitation hardening by grade
Inspection
Dimensions, material verification and project NDT
Representative Components
Stainless Steel Investment Castings — Product Gallery
- Cast geometry
Review passages, section transitions and machining stock.
- Specify material
Confirm grade, condition and surface requirements.
- Finish and inspect
Machine functional faces and agree dimensional and soundness checks.
Review together: material standard and service media; internal passages and machining datums; surface condition and inspection scope.
Curved-vane impeller form.
Forked yoke with aligned bores.
Pump-casing form with flanged openings.
Prepare the project review
Review the alloy and finished functional surfaces.
Send the part drawing, functional interfaces, operating conditions and production requirements.
- Material standard and service media
- Internal passages and machining datums
- Surface condition and inspection scope
Frequently Asked Questions
When should investment casting replace machining?
It is strongest when geometry is complex and repeat volume can justify tooling while reducing material waste and machining time.
Can castings be passivated?
Yes. Pickling, passivation and other surface treatments can be included according to the material and final-use specification.
Have a Drawing for Stainless Steel Investment Castings?
Send the model, volume and critical requirements for engineering review and a project-specific quotation.