As a manufacturer of cast and machined components for flow control customers in numerous applications, MetalTek has the technical and materials aptitude and diversity of processes to help deliver the performance that you need. To learn more about flow nozzles, the investment casting process, or what MetalTek International can do for your application, please contact us today.
Threaded Parts
- 304 Stainless Steel: Known for its excellent corrosion resistance and good formability. It’s widely used in kitchen equipment, storage tanks, and piping systems.
- 316 Stainless Steel: Offers superior corrosion resistance, especially against chlorides and marine environments. Ideal for marine hardware, chemical processing equipment, and medical devices.
- 304L Stainless Steel: A low-carbon variant of 304, it provides better weldability and reduces the risk of corrosion after welding. Suitable for heavy gauge components in the automotive and aerospace industries.
- 316L Stainless Steel: Similar to 316 but with lower carbon content, enhancing corrosion resistance after welding. Used in pharmaceuticals, marine applications, and food processing equipment.
- 420 Stainless Steel: Known for its high hardness and moderate corrosion resistance. It’s often used in cutlery, surgical instruments, and wear-resistant applications.
Waterson 304 & 316 Investment Casting
Waterson Casting specializes in precision stainless steel investment casting with high-quality components for industries like door hardware, petrochemical, and medical. We offer integrated design and manufacturing with a focus on ESG practices, ensuring guaranteed product stability.
The processes include Design and Manufacture Molds, Wax Pattern Production, Wax Patterns Assembly, Mold Flow Analysis, Shell Building, Dewaxing, Molten Metal Pouring, Shell Removal, Casting Cleaning, Heat Treatment, Machining, and Surface Treatment. Our expertise provides commercial-use 304 (CF8), marine-grade 316 (CF8M), and high-strength 17-4, with exceptional weldability and corrosion resistance. See our Investment Casting Process here.
