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Maximizing Investment Casting Potential with Secondary Operations
Secondary operations play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities and versatility of investment casting processes. While investment casting itself excels in creating intricate and complex geometries, the integration of secondary operations introduces several additional benefits.
Comprehensive Machining and Casting Solutions
Not every machine shop possesses the expertise to effectively machine a casting, just as not every investment caster is proficient in machining. Signicast recognizes this challenge and has established a dedicated internal machining team alongside our investment casting engineering team, collaborating closely during product launches and qualification process to ensure the development of the most durable and consistent end products. This collaboration enhances casting features for improved machine performance and pushes our casting capabilities to minimize machining stock, reducing time and costs.
Functional Modifications
Secondary operations allow for drilling, tapping, and other processes to create functional features like holes, threads, and slots that may not be feasible during the initial casting process. These operations include straightening and coining, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional CNC machining and providing a more economical option for controlling the position and flatness of specific features.
Tapping
Improved Surface Finish
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Sand Blasting
Enhanced Dimensional Accuracy
Machining
Secondary operations serve as indispensable complements to investment casting processes, amplifying their capabilities and refining end products. From comprehensive machining solutions to functional modifications, these operations not only enhance dimensional accuracy but also optimize surface finish and functional features. Embracing the integration between investment casting and secondary operations opens doors to endless possibilities, propelling industries forward with unparalleled quality and performance.
As a one-stop-shop for investment casting and secondary operations, Sigincast helps to scale up production, exceed diverse project requirements, and maintain consistent quality standards. We excel in seamlessly managing sudden increases in demand, giving us a competitive edge in the casting industry.
Learn more about our secondary operations.