Engineering & Technical Capabilities   Stainless Steel Casting Design Guide | Typical Alloys Cast

Northern Precision's engineering staff can provide expert consultation on the design, tooling, prototyping and production of an investment cast part. Our skilled engineers can work with you in the selection of alloys, tool creation and manufacturing planning. NPC's CAD/CAM-enhanced milling machines permit three-axis die cutting of complex parts, thus reducing the time and cost of single and multiple cavity die construction.

Computerized solidification modeling is used to simulate the pouring, cooling and expected shrinkage of the cast metal. This technique yields more cost-effective designs and faster prototype development. NPC can also assist in formulating a comprehensive testing program to assure the final integrity of your parts.

Our modern 140,000 square foot facility houses a state-of-the art investment foundry and all supporting technologies. Automated wax-injection systems allow us to fabricate and assemble wax patterns in cost-efficient multi-pattern clusters. Mechanical manipulators are used to invest wax clusters in ceramic refractory for precise part definition.

NPC's plant features some of the industry's most advanced investment casting technologies including 500-pound induction melting furnaces, automated conveyor systems and extensive production capacities. Precision measuring machines ensure dimensional accuracy, layout and repeatability on every cast part.

A company-wide commitment to Continuous Improvement - in all phases of part engineering, manufacture and quality assurance, including DOE (Design Of Experiment) - constantly enhances our ability to deliver premium quality parts at very competitive prices.

NPC also utilizes a Flexible Technical Design System, or Flex Tech, to ensure the successful management of all part projects. This cross-functional team approach designates a single Account Manager to coordinate the work of our Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality departments on each investment casting part project.

The Flex Tech approach gives our customers a single, well-informed project manager who can provide detailed information at any stage of production, while giving NPC the ability to effectively plan and manage complex part projects.