Lost wax casting and investment casting are terms that are often used interchangeably, but there are few key differences that manufacturers and project managers should know. 

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Investment Casting vs. Lost Wax Casting

Modern investment casting is a mechanized, industrialized process that is capable of producing precise, accurate units with tight tolerances, thinner walls, and smooth surface finishes. 

During the modern investment casting process, a wax pattern is created and dipped in liquid ceramic, delivering superior dimensionality with minimal machining after the ceramic shell is broken off.

Although lost wax casting is a fairly precise and accurate procedure, its history includes molds with beeswax and clay, making it ideal for art-related projects like jewelry and ornamental work.

The term investment casting originated in the mid-s and comes from the process itself: the pattern surrounded by an investment compound and then baked so the investment is hardened to form a mold. Dictionary.com

The transportation industry relies heavily on modern investment casting. Unlike older lost wax casting techniques, the specialized components produced with the investment casting methods of today can withstand high temperatures without losing their efficiency. 

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Examples of investment cast parts for the transportation industry include: 

Aircraft/Aerospace Castings

• Actuator components

• Alloys for engine turbines

• Blades

• Brake components

• Hydraulic fluid system components

• Structural castings

• Valve housings & more

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Automotive Castings

• Brake systems

• Engine components

• Engine cylinder parts

• Transmission components & more

Railway Castings

• Axle boxing & housing

• Bolts, brackets, hinges, and plates

• Join bars, fishplates & more

Modernization and improvements in investment casting techniques guarantee wear-resistant components and highly intricate design replication. Other sectors like the firearms industry, the energy sector, and the military also use investment casting for precision parts.

Ideal Metals for Investment Casting

There are many options for using metals with investment casting, including:

About KICastings

At KICastings, we give our customers a supportive consultation process to find the right casting solutions for projects and initiatives. Our investment casting foundry can produce an annual output capacity of approximately 300 tons, giving us a competitive advantage for delivering high-precision castings across a variety of industries. We have our own dedicated mold shop and access to the best equipment in the business. If youre looking for a comprehensive, one-stop casting service, KICastings is the solution for you.

For more information on our investment casting services, contact us today. 

Sometimes Investment Casting is also called Lost Wax Casting. So what is the difference between Investment Casting and Lost Wax Casting? They may be similar, but there is a very thin line of difference between Investment Casting and Lostwax Casting. We can differ them with their process, if the investment casting is done by using wax pattern mold, then it is called lost wax casting.

• In Lost Wax Casting, the wax patterns were made manually for each piece. While in Investment Casting the metal was formed to produce high-quality casting components.
• Investment Casting is mainly used to manufacture critical and complex parts, while Lost Wax Casting is mostly used for small parts such as jewelry casting and fashion accessories.
• In Lost Wax Casting only one pattern can be used to make numerous patterns even though the pattern is melted and lost. But on the other hand, investment casting can produce exact replica of the desired casting.
• Lost Wax Casting manufacturer focuses on precise wax or mold design, while Investment Casting focuses on metal alloys like nickel alloy, copper alloy, cobalt-based, or superalloy.

Advantage Of Using Investment Casting

• Flexible Design
• Less Waste, Strong Manufacturing Cost
• Tighter Tolerance (More Precise)
• Excellent and smooth surface finish
• Reduce the need for secondary machining.
•  Wide selection of cast metals and alloys

Why Should You Choose Zenith?

Contact us to discuss your requirements of lost wax investment casting. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.

• Engineering, With 20 years of experience in Lostwax Casting, we are experts in casting any kind of products and materials. Updating knowledge is a must as part of our Engineering teams daily workload.
• Quality Focus, Our focus is Zero defects at the customer site.With ISO :, ISO :, CE Marking and PED /68/EU Annex. I,4.3 & AD -W0 certified, we have a system to control every production step to get the required quality that customer needs,
• High Capacity, Our capacity a month can cover 120 tons with available induction furnaces range from 100kg, 150kg, and 250 kg.We also have 1 dedicated line for medical products (zenmed+)
• IT Utilize System, With every process is managed using a cloud system, the information flow is very quick and accessible everywhere & anytime.We also enable Extranet for customers to check their PO progress and related information and documents.
• Lean Manufacturing, By applying Lean Manufacturing, every process steps is Visual Controlled and Every Waste is identified and controlled using Continuous Improvement/Kaizen.
• Health, Safety, & CRS, By having certified for ISO : and ISO :, We are committed to concern with our People Health, Safety & Environment. We are also a permanent donator for Indonesia Cancer Foundation and supporting Orphans nearby the Factory.