7 Advantages of Machined Castings
Vacuum casting in China can be a great option if you need to produce a small batch of metal parts with accurate dimensions. As long as the parts won’t be used in high-pressure or high-heat applications, they should serve you well for prototyping or end-use manufacturing.
HLH Prototypes offers cost-effective vacuum casting services. This process eliminates the need for expensive production tooling and allows for the rapid production of high-quality parts in small quantities, regardless of size. If you’re new to vacuum casting and curious about its potential, this blog will provide valuable insights into the benefits of machined castings.
1. Modify as-cast parts
Vacuum casting enhances part features and surface finish, resulting in a smooth, high-quality product. Additionally, by minimizing the need for post-processing steps such as machining or sanding, vacuum casting streamlines production and reduces costs.
2. Better finishes
Vacuum casting in China doesn’t typically require extensive post-processing due to the superior surface finish. But if you’re serious about aesthetics, we can do minor touch-ups to eliminate parting lines. This will result in a smoother surface and parts with improved accuracy to meet stringent tolerances.
3. Weight reduction
Machined castings shine in weight-saving applications. At HLH Prototypes, we offer different metals and alloys that can drastically minimize the weight of your parts, which is ideal for manufacturing aerospace parts and engine blocks.
4. Cost-effective
Machined castings are more cost-effective than injection molding for a small batch of parts. Despite the simplified process and absence of complex tooling, vacuum casting can achieve complex geometries.
5. Create complex parts
Vacuum casting offers design flexibility, making it possible to create complex parts in any shape or size. It lets you achieve parts with internal cavities or hollow sections quickly and cost-effectively.
6. High-quality and reliable products
Machined castings have high compressive strength, allowing us to create parts with thin walls without sacrificing structural integrity.
7. Sustainability
Most metals are recyclable to reduce waste. Plus, vacuum casting consumes less power, making it an energy-efficient manufacturing process.
Interested in vacuum casting?
We can review your project to see if it can benefit from our vacuum casting service in China. Contact us here or call +86 755 8256 9129 so we can start right away!