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Basics: Stainless Steel Castings
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Basics: Stainless Steel Castings

In this blog, we look at the basics of stainless steel castings, including the benefits of stainless steel and a few examples of usage scenarios in various industries.

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What Investment Casting, M&Ms, and Van Halen have in Common
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What Investment Casting, M&Ms, and Van Halen have in Common

The legendary story of Van Halen’s no brown M&Ms policy can serve as a lesson in choosing the right investment casting partner. In this blog, we highlight the famous story and talk about how you can apply some of its lessons during the quoting process.

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10 Reasons to Onshore Your Investment Casting Projects
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10 Reasons to Onshore Your Investment Casting Projects

In this article, we’ll explore 10 benefits of onshoring your investment casting work. From clear communication to UL-Certification, and tax credits, bringing your investment casting to the United States can be a huge win for your business.

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