Can You Handle My Production Needs?

Yes! We make a habit of adapting to whatever needs or specifications your project may require. If it isn’t something we have done in the past, we are willing to invest in or create a way to make it happen.

What Are Your Lead Times?

We take pride in keeping lead times short and aim to keep lead times in the “weeks” category rather than “months”. To stay up to date on the most current lead times, sign up for our mailing list!

Can I Get a Sample/Prototype of My Part?

Yes! IPC is your prototyping partner. With a design file in hand, we will rush production on first articles/prototypes of your part. We aim to complete these in about two weeks. From here, you can inspect, test, and update as needed while we prepare for full production.

Do You Ship Internationally?

Yes! Wherever you are located, we are happy to ship castings to you.

What Happens If My Part Is Damaged or Doesn't Meet Specs?

Before shipping or even commencing a full production cycle, we’ll rush produce ~20 first articles of your casting to ensure your castings are a perfect fit. During production, we continually monitor for quality. When you place an order with us, expect nothing other than 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

What Types of Metal Do You Pour?

We primarily pour: Low Carbon Steels, Tool Steels, PPT Hardening Stainless, Chromium Stainless (400 series), Chromium-Nickel Stainless (300 series), Nickel Base Alloys, Cobalt Base Alloys, and Copper Base Alloys. Our International Partners enable us to pour additional alloys and metals including aluminum and titanium.

What Industries Do You Specialize In?

We have served dozens of industries! To browse just a few of our specialties, check out our industries page!

What Are Your Dimensional Tolerances?

For investment castings, the industry standard is +/- 10 thousandths inch per inch. We comfortably will meet that standard.

Is Investment Casting Right For Me?

It depends! Investment casting is primarily for situations where you need to affordably and accurately replicate hundreds/thousands of parts. Your specific part may be the perfect fit for an investment casting, or it may make more sense to get parts machined, sand cast, or use a different method.

What Is the Difference Between Sand Casting and Investment Casting?

The methodology is quite similar, but investment casting allows for much tighter tolerances and large-scale repeatability. Sand casting is much less expensive but requires a lot of finishing, which can significantly drive up costs when done in bulk.

IPC Foundry Group FAQs

Yes! We make a habit of adapting to whatever needs or specifications your project may require. If it isn’t something we have done in the past, we are willing to invest in or create a way to make it happen.
We take pride in keeping lead times short and aim to keep lead times in the “weeks” category rather than “months”.
To stay up to date on the most current lead times, sign up for our mailing list!
Yes! IPC is your prototyping partner. With a design file in hand, we will rush production on first articles/prototypes of your part. We aim to complete these in about two weeks. From here, you can inspect, test, and update as needed while we prepare for full production.
Yes! Wherever you are located, we are happy to ship castings to you.
Before shipping or even commencing a full production cycle, we’ll rush produce ~20 first articles of your casting to ensure your castings are a perfect fit. During production, we continually monitor for quality. When you place an order with us, expect nothing other than 100% satisfaction guaranteed!
We primarily pour:
Low Carbon Steels
Tool Steels
PPT Hardening Stainless
Chromium Stainless (400 series)
Chromium-Nickel Stainless (300 series)
Nickel Base Alloys
Cobalt Base Alloys
Copper Base Alloys
Our International Partners enable us to pour additional alloys and metals including aluminum and titanium. Contact us to learn more!
We have served dozens of industries! To browse just a few of our specialties, check out our industries page!
For investment castings, the industry standard is +/- 10 thousandths inch per inch. We comfortably will meet that standard. To learn more about tolerances and specifications, download our tolerance table here
It depends! Investment casting is primarily for situations where you need to affordably and accurately replicate hundreds/thousands of parts. Your specific part may be the perfect fit for an investment casting, or it may make more sense to get parts machined, sand cast, or use a different method. To discuss your specific part(s) and its nuances, contact our team today!
The methodology is quite similar, but investment casting allows for much tighter tolerances and large-scale repeatability. Sand casting is much less expensive but requires a lot of finishing, which can significantly drive up costs when done in bulk.
You can learn more by visiting our Investment Casting 101 Page

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