Defense Production Partner
Investment Casting Solutions for Military & Defense
IPC Foundry Group provides turnkey investment casting solutions for military and defense manufacturers producing high-demand, mission-critical components. Specializing in large-scale production, IPC offers automated casting, in-house machining, rapid prototyping via 3D printing, and seamless access to a full suite of secondary finishing operations.
Our dedicated technical team helps you navigate every layer of military specifications to ensure complete compliance from prototype to full-scale production.
Certifications & Compliance:
ISO 9001 Certified | CMMC 2.0 Compliant |
ITAR Registered & Compliant
Capabilities
Turnkey Casting & Machining for Defense Manufacturers
With four US-based facilities across Texas, Utah, and New York, IPC delivers flexible capacity for defense projects of any scale. Our integrated network of foundries and in-house machining operations allows us to quickly adapt manufacturing processes, streamline production, and de-risk your supply chain.
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Built to scale, IPC combines fully automated shell-forming with high-capacity pouring to meet high-demand defense production schedules without sacrificing precision.
Automated Shell & Wax Production: Automated, "lights-out" ceramic dipping paired with Level 5 high-volume wax injection systems for maximum consistency and cycle speed.
In-House Tooling: Custom tooling designed and maintained on-site to reduce lead times and optimize part quality from day one.
Alloys for Any Application: Extensive pouring capabilities covering dozens of high-demand defense alloys, with air-melt pouring capacities up to 150 lbs.
Cutoff and Grinding:
Integrated automated cutoff and grinding operations to increase throughput.Seamless Finishing Work:
Access to a full suite of secondary operations like plating, painting, heat treating, anodizing, and more.
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IPC delivers high-capacity production utilizing up to 4-axis horizontal and vertical milling centers alongside advanced Swiss lathes. Because we tackle casting and machining in-house, you can seamlessly transition from foundry to finishing without third-party delays, middleman markups, or compliance gaps. Tackle everything in one place, including:
Multi-Axis Milling: 4-axis horizontal and vertical milling centers for complex, tight-tolerance geometries.
Swiss Lathe Turning: High-capacity Swiss lathes engineered for high-speed, intricate hardware.
Finishing: Precision surface grinding, automated sawing, access to secondary ops like plating & anodizing, plus CMM quality verification.
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Quickly test materials and iterate on designs with the IPC Team. We offer in-house engineering and help optimize your parts for casting.
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With more than 45 years of industry experience, IPC has robust QA and QC systems in place to ensure your parts meet even the strictest military standards. Our end-to-end quality framework ensures defect prevention, full material integrity, and absolute repeatability across every production run. We also offer:
Flow Analysis
Non-destructive testing via verified/validated suppliers.
Full traceability for every part
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We offer stocking programs that hold finished inventory in reserve, enabling you to access parts on demand, reduce lead times, and shield your production lines from supply chain disruptions.
Our Work
Castings Built for the Field
IPC produces high-performance cast and machined components built for extreme operational environments. From high-impact land systems to corrosive marine applications, you can count on our team to deliver exceptional quality and a stress-free production experience.
Here are just a few examples of the parts we pour:
01 Firearms
Suppressor baffles, handgun frames, housings, mag arms, gas blocks, and more.
02 Naval Castings
Propellers, impellers, valve bodies and disks, pump components, and more.
03 Munitions
Launch systems and components, missile components, ammunition links, and more.
04 Land Systems
Cast track shoes, vehicle latches, trunnions, artillery components, and more.
Quality Comes Standard
Defense Focused
Certifications & Compliances
IPC Foundry Group assesses & follows all possible customer-required specs including ASTM, AMS, ISO, and MIL standards. IPC is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has implemented security measures in accordance with CMMC 2, is registered with ITAR, and is JCP certified.
SAM Registered
Certified Small Business
CAGE Code: OLZ74
Primary NAICS Code: 331512
47G Member
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In the same way that IPC is dedicated to investing in capability, further advancing its quality systems and adding certifications is crucial to growth. Steps towards AS9100 are being taken, and plans for NADCAP NDT & Welding are on our roadmap. If required, these services can be offered through validated partners.
Alloys for Any Application
High-Performance Metals & Alloys for Defense Projects
IPC offers exceptional-quality castings and precision machining across dozens of proven defense materials and alloys. Contact our team for full material availability.
Materials
Stainless Steels:
(300 series, 400 series, Precipitation Hardening Steels, Duplex Steels)
Nickel & Cobalt Base Air Melt Alloys:
(inconel, monel, Cobalt 6/Stellite 6)
Copper Based:
(Aluminum Bronze)
Carbon Steels & Tool Steels
In Development:
(70/30 Copper Nickel)
Tolerance Table
Skip the Guesswork
Download our standard tolerance reference sheet to see how our casting work fits your project.
Get in Touch
Let’s Get Started
From quoting to investment casting and precision machining, IPC delivers a seamless, single-source manufacturing experience. Backed by decades of experience, ISO Certification & CMMC-2.0 Compliance, and proven QA/QC systems, we’re a production partner for the long haul. Want to simplify your supply chain? Contact us today!
Ready for a quote?
Submit your project details, along with your CAD files and optional NDA, directly through our quote portal for a fast evaluation.
Have questions first?
Drop our sales team a line to discuss capabilities, timelines, or technical specs.
