Investment Castings: Lost wax, SS, carbon & alloy steel. Get quotes from verified suppliers on MetalMitra.
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- Lost wax
- SS
- carbon & alloy steel
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Specifications
| Process | Lost wax investment casting |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304, 316, CF8M, carbon steel, alloy steel, duplex |
| Weight | 10 g to 50 kg |
| Tolerance | CT5 to CT7 (ISO 8062) |
| Finish | As-cast, shot blasted, machined |
| Testing | Dye penetrant, radiography on request |
Grades & standards
- Stainless Steel 304
- Stainless Steel 316
Chemical composition & mechanical properties
| C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | Ni | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.07 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 0.75 | 17.5–19.5 | 8.0–10.5 | 0.10 |
| Tensile strength, min | 515 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield strength (0.2%), min | 205 MPa |
| Elongation in 50 mm, min | 40% |
| Hardness, max | 201 HBW |
Single values are maximums unless marked min. Values per ASTM A240 (plate, sheet and strip); always confirm against the purchase specification and the mill test certificate.
| C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | Ni | Mo | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 0.75 | 16.0–18.0 | 10.0–14.0 | 2.00–3.00 | 0.10 |
| Tensile strength, min | 515 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield strength (0.2%), min | 205 MPa |
| Elongation in 50 mm, min | 40% |
| Hardness, max | 217 HBW |
Single values are maximums unless marked min. Values per ASTM A240 (plate, sheet and strip); always confirm against the purchase specification and the mill test certificate.
Source Investment Castings from verified manufacturers, mills and stockists on MetalMitra. Precision investment (lost wax) castings with fine detail and smooth finish for valve, pump and engineering parts.
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What you can source
- Investment Castings — Lost-wax castings with fine detail.
- Sand Castings — Large and heavy castings in CI, SG iron and steel.
- Steel Castings — WCB, CF8M and alloy steel castings.
- Machined Castings — Castings machined to drawing.
Key properties
- Complex Shapes — Near-net shapes reduce machining.
- Material Choice — Carbon steel, stainless, alloy, CI and SG iron.
- Repeatable Quality — Pattern- or die-based production for consistency.
- Machined Ready — Supplied as-cast or fully machined.
Applications & industries
- Valve & Pump Bodies
- Automotive Parts
- Agricultural Machinery
- Mining Equipment
- Pipe Fittings
- General Engineering
Testing & documentation
Inspection and documentation for Investment Castings follow the applicable standard plus any extra requirements in your PO.
- Visual & dimensional inspection
- Chemical analysis
- Mechanical testing
- Radiography / dye penetrant as applicable
- Material Test Certificate
Why source on MetalMitra
- Verified suppliers — Mills, manufacturers and stockists are reviewed by the MetalMitra team before they list.
- One RFQ, several quotes — Share size, grade and quantity once and compare offers side by side.
- Full traceability — Heat numbers, test certificates and third-party inspection on request.
- Delivered worldwide — Export-worthy packing and shipping to India, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
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Technical note: Values on this page are for reference. Always confirm against the governing standard, your purchase specification and the test certificate.
Applications & industries
- Valve & Pump Bodies
- Automotive Parts
- Agricultural Machinery
- Mining Equipment
- Pipe Fittings
- General Engineering
- Oil & Gas
- Power Generation
- Water & Wastewater
- Mining
- Automotive
Testing & documents
Ask for the documents you need in your requirement — suppliers confirm them in their quotation:
- Mill test certificate to EN 10204 3.1, or 3.2 with third-party witness
- Third-party inspection (TPI) by SGS, Bureau Veritas, TÜV or your nominated agency
- Tests as the standard or your order requires: hydro, PMI, IGC, NDT, hardness or impact tests
FAQs
Drawing or 3D model, material grade, weight, annual quantity and any testing needs.
Investment casting suits small, precise parts; sand casting suits large or heavy parts.
Usually yes, as a one-time tooling cost.
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