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Investment Casting Surface Finish

August 26th, 2022

Sand casting is a metal forming process in which a sand mold is first created. Molten metal is poured into the mold cavity for solidification. The sand shell is subsequently removed after the metal components have cooled and formed. Some

When to Select Investment Casting for Components

November 20th, 2020

Sand casting is a metal forming process in which a sand mold is first created. Molten metal is poured into the mold cavity for solidification. The sand shell is subsequently removed after the metal components have cooled and formed. Some

What is the Sand Casting Process?

November 19th, 2020

Sand casting offers versatility when creating three dimensional objects that have complex geometries and intricate pieces. This process has been used for several centuries. Today, newer innovations have streamlined the sand casting techniques to accommodate low production and high production

Investment Casting Waxes: Different Wax Types

November 6th, 2020

Manufacturers use a range of techniques to create complex parts and components. One of the oldest methods that is still used today is investment casting. This process involves creating the item out of wax and then building a ceramic shell

How Precision Machining is Important to the Medical Device Manufacturing Industry

October 2nd, 2020

The medical device industry is vast. Health care professionals from local family doctors to highly trained medical specialists rely on devices to provide the highest levels of care to patients around the world. These devices can range from diagnostic equipment,

Aerospace Casting and Surface Treatment Capabilities

September 1st, 2020

Aerospace and aviation companies face unique challenges for their equipment and components. First, they require highly complex and precise parts that perform their functions reliably and efficiently. In addition, these components may experience extreme environmental stresses that can impact their

Resin Sand Casting Capabilities and Processes

August 27th, 2020

For manufacturing processes, a casting method can be used to create a product by using a mold. The material to make the product, such as metal or plastic, is poured into the mold where it cools. The mold is then

Optimizing Sand Casting Pattern Design

July 15th, 2020

The customer almost never sees the most important part of a sand casting, because that’s the pattern. The pattern is what forms the cavity in the sand that’s subsequently filled with molten metal. Get the pattern design right and the

Building Superior Hydraulic Systems With Precision Machining

April 21st, 2020

Hydraulic systems use fluids to drive tools—particularly those that perform continuous, repetitive tasks—as well as to move, position, and lift heavy objects, such as machine assemblies and raw materials. Hydraulic systems are essential elements in manufacturing, construction equipment, building infrastructure and

All You Need to Know About Impro’s One-Stop Solutions

January 23rd, 2020

At Impro, we offer one-stop solutions to a diverse set of industries. In addition to our investment casting, sand casting, and precision machining capabilities, we also offer a broad selection of value-added services—ranging from design and prototyping to full-scale production—to

A Successful Year at Impro: Our Year in Milestones, Developments, and Awards

January 15th, 2020

2019 was a year of significant growth and success for the team at Impro, a trend we aim to continue in 2020. As we work to meet our goals in the new year, we want to take a moment to

All About Investment Casting for Aerospace Applications

September 12th, 2019

Investment casting enables manufacturers to produce precision-engineered parts while minimizing material and energy waste. The word “investment” refers to the way that wax patterns are invested by a shell to create a vessel, which is then filled with molten metal.