Invest Cast Inc

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Technical Information

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We’ve listed some of our specifications here, but if you are a new client, need advanced information, or have further technical questions, let us know – that’s why we’re here.

Design Data Tolerances

LINEAR TOLERANCES

Length Dimensions

Normal

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Critical dimensions require additional operations and are influenced by alloy and casting configurations.

UP to 1/2” ± .007 ± .003
1/2 to 1” ± .010 ± .005
1 to 2″ ± .013 ± .008
2 to 3” ± .016 ± .010
3 to 4” ± .019 ± .012
4 to 5” ± .022 ± .014
5 to 6” ± .025 ± .015
6 to 7″ ± .028 ± .016
7 to 8” ± .031 ± .017
8 to 9” ± .034 ± .018
9 to 10” ± .037 ± .019

 

Flatness & Straightness
.003 to .005 TIR/Linear inchDraft Angles
Generally none are required – however shapes with thin sections may require injection systems incorporated into the mold.Surface Finish
100 Micro or BetterFillet & Edge Radii
.010″ or greater 3/64″ Typical

Out of Roundness

Hole Tolerances

Diameter

TIR

Diameter

TIR

.50” .010″ UP to .25″ .003″
1.00” .015″ .25″ to .50″ .004″
1.50” .020″ OVER .50″ .005″
2.00” .025″

Angles/Draft – - – ± 1/2°

Equipment List:

QC – INSPECTION FINISHING
  • Angstrom V-71 Spectrometer
  • Numerex CMM
  • Deltronic Optical Comparator
  • Shell Test Lab
  • Wilson Rockwell Hardness Tester
  • Surface Plates (2)
  • CimCore Infinite 6 axis arm
  • 18,000 PSIWater Blast Unit
  • Pneumatic Knockout Machines
  • Tannewitz 20″ Friction Saws (2)
  • Grob 13″ Bandsaw (2)
  • Wheelabrator Spin Blast Unit
  • Kolene System withWaste Treatment System
  • Goff Shot Blast Machines (2)
  • Empire Sand Blast Machines (2)
  • Rotary Carousel Grinders
  • Hydraulic Straightening Presses (3)
  • Dual Head Off Hand Grinding Stations (2)
  • Hot Straightening Ovens (2)
  • Empire Barrel Blast
  • VA Tech Robotic Grinder
WAX ROOM
  • MPI 50 ton C-FrameWax Injector
  • MPI 30 ton C-FrameWax Injector
  • MPI 25 ton AutoWax Injector (2)
  • Jahnke 18 ton C-FrameWax Injector (2)
  • Jahnke 12 ton C-FrameWax Injector
  • Overhead Conveyor System (2)
  • Wax Distribution & Conditioning System
  • MPI AutomaticWax Assembly
SHELL ROOM TOOL ROOM
  • Overhead Conveyor System (3)
  • Shell O’Matic Robot
  • Slurry/Stucco Beds and Dust Collector
  • VA Tech Shell Maker Dry-Cabinet Conveyor
  • Bridgeports (5)
  • LeBlond Lathes (2)
  • Drill Presses (3)
  • DoAll Surface Grinder
FOUNDRY MISCELLANEOUS
  • IRC 350 KW Melting Center
  • 600 lb. Crucible (2)
  • 150 lb. Crucible
  • 400 lb. Resistance Melter
  • Ergotech Trolley System and Manipulator
  • Hanel Lean-Lift (Vertical Storage Unit)
  • Pyrotech Aluminum Degassing Unit
  • Dewax Oven w/After Burner System
  • Firing Ovens (4)
  • MIFCO 50 – 75# Gas Melter
  • 100 HP Air Compressor
  • 75 hp Air Compressor
  • 250 Ton Cooling Tower
  • Dust Collector Systems
  • Bar Code Job Tracking System PROTOTYPES
  • 3D Systems SLS styrene prototype machines (6)
Get the best prototype possible in the shortest amount of time.
Your ideas become reality – with speed and precision.
Exceptional ROI for your production or prototyping projects.
We allow you extreme freedom in part design.
Rapid prototype or turnkey production.
Old-fashioned, hard work and exceeding customer expectations.
Investment casting process produced detailed artwork of copper, bronze and gold.
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