| WHEN
COMPARED TO... |
INVESTMENT
CASTING YIELDS... |
DIE
CASTINGS |
- A broader selection of available
alloys
- Superior part strength
- Less costly tooling
- The ability to produce more
complex designs
|
MACHINED
FORGINGS |
- No draft requirements
- Elimination of virtually
all machining
- The ability to use stronger
materials
|
MACHINED
COMPONENTS |
- Improved strength-to-part
weight
- The ability to produce complex
shapes that are virtually impossible to machine
- Shorter lead times on complicated
high volume runs
- Reduced labor and less material
waste
|
MULTI-PIECE
BRAZED OR WELDED ASSEMBLIES |
- Single piece part production
- No need for machining, welding,
brazing or polishing
- Reduced time and material
requirements
- Better final part quality
and appearance
|
SAND
CASTINGS |
- Improved surface finishes
- Utilization of a wider range
of alloys
- Reduced need for secondary
operations
- More precise part tolerances
- The ability to produce smaller
and more complex parts
|
POWERED
METAL COMPONENTS |
- Lower tooling costs and
reduced tool wear
- Shorter lead times and greater
design freedom
- Improved part strength and
ductility
- Utilization of a broader
selection of alloys
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