Prepared ceramic shell ready for casting

Process

From wax pattern to finished casting.

The lost-wax process creates a ceramic shell around a disposable pattern, allowing intricate shapes to be cast in metal.

FINOCAST / PROCESS

The sequence

A series of deliberate transformations.

Each operation contributes to the final geometry, surface and material integrity. Actual process controls are set to the agreed part and order requirements.

Wax pattern injection
01

Wax pattern

Wax is injected into a die to create the pattern that defines the final casting geometry.

Ceramic shell coating
02

Ceramic shell

Patterns are assembled and repeatedly coated to build a ceramic mould around the form.

Dewaxing ceramic shell
03

Dewax & prepare

The wax is removed from the shell, which is then prepared for molten metal.

Molten metal poured into a mould
04

Melt & pour

Metal is melted to the specified alloy and poured into the prepared shell.

Visual inspection of a casting
05

Finish & inspect

After solidification, castings are separated, finished, inspected and prepared to the agreed supply scope.

PROJECT PLANNING

Tooling, machining and delivery are part of the review.

Finocast describes assessment of the mould scheme, pattern and die concept, machining flow, documentation, packing method and schedule before manufacture proceeds.

Review capabilities
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