Casting
Casting is the ideal manufacturing process for components with complex geometries, internal cavities, large material volumes, or applications where machining from solid stock would be inefficient. Typical cast components include housings, bodies, flanges, covers, brackets, valves, and structural castings intended for subsequent machining and assembly. Casting is suitable both for technically demanding components with complex geometries and for recurring production, where the optimal balance of cost, functionality, and manufacturing efficiency is essential.
What Can We Manufacture with This Technology?
- Typical components: housings, enclosures, covers, flanges, brackets, valve bodies, pump castings, and machine castings
- Casting processes: investment casting, sand casting, gravity die casting, and die casting, selected according to the component requirements
- Part size: from small precision castings to large structural and machine components
- Typical tolerances: depending on the selected casting process, part size, and subsequent machining requirements
- Production volumes: from small production batches to recurring and serial production
Typical Materials and Manufacturing Capabilities
The casting process is selected according to the material, required geometry, production volume, dimensional accuracy, and subsequent manufacturing operations. When manufacturing cast components, it is essential to consider not only the final geometry but also the molding method, parting line, machining allowances, surface quality, and any required heat treatment or finishing operations.
- Materials: gray cast iron, ductile cast iron, cast steel, aluminum, bronze, brass, and other alloys selected according to the application
- Sand casting / gravity die casting / die casting / investment casting: the appropriate casting process is selected according to the part geometry, required accuracy, and production volume
- Machining allowances / feeders / parting lines: all considered during the design of the optimal casting solution
- Heat treatment / impregnation / finishing: additional post-casting operations can be provided according to the functional requirements of the component
- Quality control: dimensional inspection, verification of critical features, and, where required, material testing or leak testing
What We Need for a Fast Quotation
- Drawing or 3D model: preferably a PDF technical drawing and a 3D model, including information about functional surfaces where applicable
- Material: specified alloy or, at a minimum, the required functional properties of the material
- Estimated production volume: number of parts, annual demand, and expected recurring production
- Machining requirements: identification of surfaces to remain as-cast and those requiring subsequent machining
- Quality and testing requirements: leak tightness, mechanical strength, material structure, X-ray inspection, certifications, or other project-specific requirements
- Additional operations: machining, heat treatment, surface finishing, assembly, or packaging
Related Manufacturing Processes
Casting is often the first step in the manufacturing process. Cast components are typically followed by CNC machining, heat treatment, pressure testing, or surface finishing, depending on the requirements of the final component. For engineering components, subsequent assembly and inspection of critical features are also important parts of the manufacturing process.
- CNC Machining
- Finishing Machining Processes
- Surface Treatments
- Case Studies in Machinery and Structural Components
Why Is Manufacturing with PARTORY More Efficient?
40% Material Cost Savings: We purchase materials in bulk across our entire supplier network, giving you access to pricing that individual buyers typically cannot achieve.
Always the Right Manufacturing Technology: Our AI-powered platform automatically matches your project with the production equipment best suited for your component. You only pay for the machining capacity your part actually requires.
Hassle-Free Logistics: We manage just-in-time deliveries, safety stock, and complete transportation coordination.
These advantages help reduce your sourcing and manufacturing costs by at least 15%.
Where Do the Cost Savings Come From?
We reduce sourcing and manufacturing costs by at least 15% through:
Do You Have Your Documentation Ready?
Send us your drawing, 3D model, or technical requirements at rfq@partory.com. We will review the manufacturing options and get back to you with the next steps.
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FAQ
- When is casting the right manufacturing process?
Casting is the ideal solution for components with complex geometries, large material volumes, or applications where machining from solid stock would be unnecessarily expensive. - Can you recommend the most suitable casting process?
Yes. Based on the part geometry, material, required accuracy, and production volume, we can recommend the most appropriate casting process. - Can you supply machined castings?
Yes. In addition to supplying castings, we can also provide CNC machining, finishing operations, and any required subsequent manufacturing processes. - What information do you need to prepare a quotation?
Ideally, we require a technical drawing and a 3D model, the specified material, production quantity, machining requirements, and any testing or certification requirements. - Can you also produce small production batches?
Yes. We always evaluate the most suitable solution based on the casting process, part complexity, and the economics of the tooling or pattern equipment. - Do you provide quality inspection and documentation?
Yes. Depending on the project requirements, we can provide dimensional inspection, material testing, and all required quality documentation.