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What is Tooling for Investment Casting?
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What is Tooling for Investment Casting?

Tooling is one of the first steps of the traditional investment casting process. Why is tooling so expensive and do you actually need to use it for your metalworking project? Find out more in this 5-minute read.

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Non-Destructive Testing Services
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Non-Destructive Testing Services

IPC Foundry Group offers Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services for cast metal parts. In this article, get a basic understanding of NDT, including methodology and the perks of choosing NDT for your next investment casting project.

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What is a CMMC Certified Foundry?
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What is a CMMC Certified Foundry?

CMMC 2.0 certification is a collection of cybersecurity guidelines for investment casting foundries serving the defense industry. This guide breaks down what CMMC 2.0 is, why it matters, and how certification helps foundries safeguard sensitive data, meet Department of Defense compliance standards, and unlock new contract opportunities.

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When Should You Use Investment Casting
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When Should You Use Investment Casting

If you're interested in having metal parts produced, you've likely heard of several different methods, like machining, sand casting, or today's topic, investment casting. But when should you opt for investment casting over another metal-forming technique?

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Duplex Stainless Steels 101
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Duplex Stainless Steels 101

You may recognize the term "Duplex" from Duplex housing or apartments. In this case, two domiciles are combined in one building. Duplex stainless steel is called Duplex because it combines these two microstructures of stainless into a new material with unique characteristics. Let's talk more about what makes it unique.

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