What is Investment Casting?

​Background

The Investment Casting Process was originally developed by ancient Chinese and Egyptian culture to create artwork.  It was primarily used for art until development of the jet turbine engine at the end of World War II. Since that time it has become an enabling technology in today’s top industries:
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Power Generation
  • Automotive
  • Oil and Gas
  • Space Exploration
  • Medical / Orthopedics
  • Agriculture
  • Construction
  • Commercial and Consumer Products

The Investment Casting Process: Click on the image to learn more about the process steps.