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How to Choose the Right Casting Process

Four in-house casting routes cover the range from large wear castings to small precision components. The right route is matched to your part geometry, material, tolerances and order volume during review.

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Four routes

Compare Casting Processes

Indicative comparison — the actual selection is confirmed against your drawing and working conditions.

Green Sand Casting

The workhorse route for medium and large castings at competitive cost. Wide size and material range, fast tooling.

Shell Moulding

Resin-coated sand shells give better surface finish and dimensional consistency for repeatable series production.

Lost Foam Casting

Near-net-shape casting with complex geometry, generous draft freedom and reduced machining stock.

Investment Casting

Highest precision and surface finish in the family, suited to smaller components with tight tolerances.

Process	Part size	Dimensional accuracy	Surface finish	Typical volume	Best suited for
Green Sand Casting	Small to very large	Standard	Standard	Medium to high	Large wear parts, structural castings
Shell Moulding	Small to medium	Better	Better	Series	Repeatable parts with consistent finish
Lost Foam Casting	Small to medium	Good	Good	Low to mid	Complex geometry, near-net shape
Investment Casting	Small	Highest	Highest	Low to mid	Precision components, fine detail

Selection FAQ

Casting Process Selection FAQ

How do I choose a casting process for my part?

Part size, geometry complexity, dimensional tolerances, surface finish and order volume decide the route. Send the drawing or sample with your application, and the review proposes the process that fits — you do not need a fixed process before the first conversation.

Can you combine processes in one project?

Yes. Different components in the same assembly can use different routes, and we plan them together so material, machining and inspection remain consistent.

What decides tooling cost?

Pattern or tooling cost follows geometry and size. It is confirmed with the process proposal, before pricing, so there are no surprises.

Do you support prototype to batch?

Yes. Projects can start from a sample or trial batch and scale once the geometry, material and inspection points are validated.

Still Deciding? Send What You Already Have

A part number, equipment model, drawing or sample photo is enough to start the review. We propose the material families and process routes that fit your application.

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