Surface finish helps determine the functionality and longevity of metal components. In industries like marine hardware, petrochemicals, automotive, and aerospace. Therefore, achieving a superior surface finish is critical. Investment casting, a highly precise manufacturing method, delivers outstanding surface quality with minimal need for secondary processing.
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Investment casting excels in producing intricate with smooth surfaces. Utilizing a high-precision investment casting process, minimizes machining and polishing requirements, reducing both production time and costs. The efficiency ensures that components are not only visually appealing but also meet technical specifications right from the start.
Get some tips from the investment casting design guidelines here.
Customized Surface Finish for Complex Applications
Every application has unique demands. Whether you need components for high-temperature environments in petrochemical industries or corrosion-resistant parts for marine applications, the precision casting process ensures optimal surface quality. Smooth surfaces reduce friction, wear, and potential stress points, contributing to longer operational lifespans and improved performance.
Calculate surface quality using the Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number (PREN) measurement here.
Partner with Experts in Investment Casting
At Waterson Corporation, we combine advanced techniques with rigorous quality control to ensure every component meets the highest industry standards.
- Diverse Surface Treatments: Includes polishing, electropolishing, PVD coating, e-coating, powder coating, black oxide, electroplating, and more to meet aesthetic and functional requirements
- High Quality Assurance: Maintains as-cast surface roughness typically at 125 microinches (3.2 μm Ra), with a range of 60 to 200 microinches.
- Precision Standards: Ensures ISO 2768-mK compliance and consistent surface quality across varied sizes and weights.
Our commitment to precision, durability, and quality makes us a trusted partner in the manufacturing industry.
Waterson Investment Casting Surface Finish Solution
Waterson Precision Casting is a wax-based foundry located in Taiwan (near China) specializing in stainless steel precision casting. It delivers high-volume, consistently high-quality castings to industries such as door hardware, petrochemicals, medical equipment, marine, hand tools, and food equipment.
With an impressive 95% above self-production rate, Waterson’s production line encompasses mold design, fluid analysis, wax model creation, shell making, dewaxing, metal pouring, post-processing (e.g., acid pickling, alkaline treatment), sandblasting, heat treatment, machining, assembly, and packaging. Its stainless steel production line supports materials such as 304 (CF8), 316 (CF8M), and 17-4 stainless steel. Currently, there is available production capacity—feel free to request a quote!