What industries commonly use investment casting for precision components?

Broad Industrial Applications

Investment casting is a cornerstone manufacturing process across industries that demand intricate geometries, tight tolerances, and superior surface finishes. The aerospace industry relies on this process for turbine blades, fuel injectors, and housings made from nickel-based alloys or cast titanium due to its ability to reproduce thin-walled, high-temperature-resistant components with excellent repeatability.

In the automotive sector, investment casting enables mass production of turbocharger wheels, transmission components, and steering parts where weight reduction and dimensional precision directly influence performance and fuel efficiency. High-strength materials, such as carbon steel and cast stainless steel, are often employed due to their durability under thermal and mechanical stress.

Precision-Driven Sectors

The medical device industry also benefits from investment casting’s ability to create complex, biocompatible components with minimal machining. Surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, and dental prosthetics often utilize cobalt- and titanium-based alloys for their strength and corrosion resistance.

In energy and power generation applications, precision-cast parts, such as impellers, valve bodies, and turbine housings, withstand extreme environments. The telecommunication and lighting solution sectors leverage cast aluminum and copper alloys for thermal management and electrical conductivity in compact, high-efficiency designs.

Integrating Casting with Advanced Manufacturing

By combining investment casting with CNC machining, prototyping, and surface treatments such as polishing and PVD coating, Neway delivers dimensionally stable components with enhanced performance and appearance across industries, including power tools and locking systems.