Choosing an Investment Casting Company
Choosing an Investment Castings Company
When choosing an investment casting company to work with, it is important to conduct thorough research to ensure that you are making the right decision.
A good quality investment casting company should be able to guide you through your requirements and provide advice for the right process for your project. Working with our time served team of experienced engineers, we will ensure that your component is cast with your desired end result in mind, using our proven investment casting process to produce a durable, high-quality, finished cast component.
There are some key things to think about before you make your selection and we will cover all you need to know in this blog;
- Regulations in your industry
- Rapid Prototyping
- Sustainability
- Experience
1. Regulations in your industry
The industry you operate in might well define the type of supplier of investment castings you choose. Certain industries are heavily regulated and require a high level of integrity, such as the aerospace industry, and therefore it is important to ensure that your investment casting specialist is accredited as required. Some investment casting companies specialise in industry niches, Precision Investment Castings Ltd specialises in the following industries;
• Aerospace (flight controls, cabling components, gearbox assemblies, safety components)
• Automotive (clutch components, vehicle door handles, exhaust systems, volutes)
• Defence (Missile components, rifle components, military aircraft components)
• Marine (valves, cleats, pump components, handrail fixtures, and fittings)
• Medical (replacement joints, electronics housings, wheelchair components)
• Railway (door hinges, vibration detection equipment, signaling boxes)
2. Rapid Prototyping
Do you require a prototype prior to full scale production of your cast component? Some investment casting companies, such as PIC, are able to provide a rapid prototyping service that is cost-effective.
Rapid prototyping has become a critical part of the investment casting process, helping clients save time, money and resources. Prototyping allows you to make the best use of your budget and make the best return on your investment. Investment casting companies just like Precision Investment Castings, can rapid prototyping techniques to deal with any potential component issues prior to full-scale production and manufacturing.
Our team is dedicated to helping you realise your designs and complete your projects in a timely manner.
3. Sustainability
Considering the increasing awareness around environmental issues, we believe clients are placing even greater emphasis on sustainability and best practices in this area. Here at Precision Investment Castings, we are exploring ways to make our processes less wasteful, better for the environment and energy efficient. One of the additional benefits of rapid prototyping (mentioned above) is that it helps to eliminate unnecessary waste, a win-win for sustainability practices.
4. Experience
The last, but by no means least, important factor to consider when choosing an investment casting company, is the level of experience and expertise that the organisation has. Be sure to explore their track record and establish their knowledge base. With a 70 year history, Precision Investment Castings has been there, done that and got the t-shirt! We continue to offer our clients an unrivalled service.
Contact Us Today
Looking to work with an experienced and accredited investing casting company for your next project? If so, we would love to hear from you today. Enquire with us today by calling us on 0161 925 5160 or use our contact form and we’ll get back to you.