IC-01 / DC-02 · Core capabilities
Investment Casting & Die Casting Capabilities
Compare the two core casting routes by material, geometry, weight, tooling, quantity, secondary operations and inspection requirements before selecting a process.
Compare both before fixing the process.
Use investment casting for complex steel geometry, detailed surfaces and near-net shapes. Use die casting for repeat aluminum components with integrated ribs, bosses and thinner walls. Confirm the route against the drawing, material, volume and verification scope.
01 / Core route
Investment Casting
Near-net-shape investment castings for complex steel components, reviewed from drawing and material selection through tooling, sampling, machining, inspection and repeat production.
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02 / Core route
Die Casting
Repeat-production aluminum die cast components with integrated ribs, bosses and thin-wall geometry, supported from tooling and sampling through machining, finishing and inspection.
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This table brings confirmed public capability data into one procurement view. Final feasibility remains drawing-specific.
| Decision input | Investment Casting | Die Casting |
|---|---|---|
| Material families | Stainless & carbon steel | Aluminum & zinc |
| Part weight | 0.05–70 kg | 1.5–6 kg |
| Maximum reference size | 600 × 500 × 200 mm | 820 × 820 mm |
| Typical casting tolerance | CT6–CT7 | CT4–CT6 |
| Indicative MOQ | 200 pcs | 500 pcs |
| Typical tooling lead | 10–20 days | 3 weeks |
Typical ranges are subject to material, geometry, projected area, section distribution, tooling, inspection and production-plan review.
Start with what the part must do.
State the grade or alloy, governing standard, condition, corrosion, temperature, loading and functional requirements.
Identify walls, section changes, internal features, visible surfaces, datums, sealing zones and machined features.
Share sample needs, order quantity, annual forecast, tooling ownership and expected revision control.
Define critical dimensions, finish, inspection methods, sampling, FAI, PPAP, traceability and reports.
Complete the route without diluting it.
Supporting operations are presented as part of the project route, not as an inflated list of unrelated core capabilities.
A / Support
Tooling & Sampling
In-house tooling manufacture, sample review, revision control, ownership and maintenance planning.
B / Support
CNC & Finishing
Machining, heat treatment and surface finishing aligned to released datums and specifications.
C / Verification
Inspection & Records
Material, dimensional, NDT, functional and documentation requirements agreed before production.
Drawing-based process review
Not sure which casting route fits?
Send the drawing, material, quantities and critical requirements. The first response should identify fit, open questions and the information needed for a useful quotation.