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Investment casting

Investment casting

Product catalog summary
Overview of the Investment Casting Process
1. CAD Model and PMMA Model Preparation
The process begins with the creation of a CAD model, followed by the development of a PMMA model. This step is crucial for ensuring high precision in the final product.
2. Wax Rod Preparation and Ceramic Layering
Wax rods are prepared, and the first ceramic layer is applied. This is followed by building several ceramic layers to form a shell around the model.
3. Burning Out and Casting Preparation
The PMMA is burnt out of the ceramic shell, preparing it for the casting process. This step ensures that the shell is ready to receive the molten metal.
4. Aluminium Casting and Hardened Casting
Aluminium is cast into the prepared shell, and the casting is then hardened to achieve the desired properties.
5. Separation and Finishing
Individual motors are separated from the casting, and the finished castings are prepared for use.
Key Specifications and Advantages
  • Model measurements can reach up to 1,000 x 600 x 500 mm.
  • The process is tool-less, making it more cost-effective.
  • Single items and small series can be produced quickly, within a few days.
  • High accuracy is achieved with a tolerance of ±0.4% (minimum ±100 µm).
  • Wax infiltration ensures a closed, smooth surface suitable for autoclaves.
  • The process allows for low emission formation during burn-out and does not cause shell cracking.
  • Residual ash content is less than 0.02% for polypor binder type C.
  • All alloys are compatible with the lost-wax casting process.
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Catalog excerpts

Investment casting-1

High-precision models for lost-wax casting • Model measurements up to 1.000 x 600 x 500 mm • Suitable for autoclaves, even for thin-walled shells • Same handling as for conventional wax parts • Can be burnt out in normal kiln with low emission • Tool-less and hence more cost-effective process • Single items and small series can be produced within a few days formation • Does not expand during burn-out process, hence no shell cracking (whether gypsum or ceramics) • High degree of accuracy: ±0.4% (min. +/- 100 µm) • Residual ash contents <0.02% for polypor binder type C • Wax infiltration creates closed smooth surface • All alloys can be used with lost-wax casting process Investment casting process 3. Preparation with wax rods 4. First ceramic layer 6. Several ceramic layers 7. Burning out PMMA of ceramic 8. Preparation for casting 11. Individual motors are separated

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