SIZE

No limitation but best range within 2" cube to 36" cube.

SURFACE FINISH

Can hold 63 micro-inch but normally 90 micro-inch. 

WALL THICKNESS

   Thin Wall      .030" - .060"

   Average        .080" - .120"

   Thick Wall   .180" - .500"

GENERAL TOLERANCES

 0"  -  2"        ± .010       2" -    3"  ±  .012

 3"  -  6"        ± .015       6" -  12"  ±  .020

12" - 18"       ± .030     18" - 30"  ±  .040

LIMITATIONS

The process is limited to non-ferrous metals with pouring temperatures below 2,000 degrees F.  This includes aluminum, magnesium and zinc casting alloys and some copper based alloys.

ALLOYS

Aluminum, zinc, and magnesium are the most common alloys cast.

HOLES

Not economical to cast small holes 1/4" or less unless odd shape or inaccessible areas for machining.

DRAFT

Typically 1/2" to 2".   Zero draft is possible in specified areas.  Corner radii and fillets as required, typical 1/16" R.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Tensile - Yield - Elongation - as per the appropriate commercial and military specifications.

TOOLING-PATTERN EQUIPMENT

A) Wood - to expedite for up to 20 pieces

B) Epoxy Resin - usually up to 500 pieces

C) Metal - Aluminum or Brass - used to obtain best tolerances and quality

D) Rubber - for quantities up to 1,000 pieces.  Tooling can be duplicated easily from master tooling to expedite delivery or for higher volumes.

DELIVERY

1 - 2 weeks for simple parts

4-8 weeks for complex parts

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Castings for medical equipment, computers, automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering