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Machining and finishing work offers next level quality to metal castings.

Foundry worker pouring molten cobalt-based alloy into a ceramic shell

IPC Foundry Group robotics at work dunking wax patterns into a ceramic slurry.

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5 Key Considerations when Outsourcing Your Investment Casting

In this article, we’ll explore offshoring/outsourcing investment casting work - including benefits, pitfalls, and the benefits of a domestic foundry with international partners/capabilities.

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12 Things to Look For When Choosing an Investment Casting Foundry

In this article, we explore things to consider when selecting an investment casting foundry that you can count on to meet your production needs.

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Basics: Aluminum Castings

Learn a few basics about aluminum castings and their usage in the field - including applications, target industries, benefits of aluminum castings, and more.

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Intro to Investment Casting

Learn the basics of investment casting and competitive metalworking methods including sand casting and machining.