The Factors Influencing the Cost of Investment Casting
The cost of investment casting is influenced by various factors. Material selection, complexity of design, size, and weight of the part all play significant roles. Production quantity affects economies of scale, impacting per-unit costs. Tight tolerances, high-quality standards, and specific surface finish requirements contribute to expenses. Upfront costs, including tooling, molds, and post-processing requirements, influence […]
Disadvantages of Sand Casting
There are various disadvantages and limitations to this casting method. These are: The surface finish cannot be particularly fine. Dimensional accuracy and repeatability can be variable. Contaminated sand waste represents a disposal issue. Patterns can degrade as production scales. Cooling rates are uncontrolled, so there is often variability in microstructure anisotropy. Complex sand cores for […]
