Precision Where It Matters: Investment Castings Done Properly
Let’s be honest for a moment—buying investment castings shouldn’t feel like a gamble.
You’ve probably been there before. You’re working on a tight deadline, you send out the specs, and what comes back is either overpriced, over-promised, or, worst of all, underwhelming. No one calls when they’re late, the parts don’t match the drawing, and you’re the one left to clean up the mess.
We’ve been on that side of the phone, too. That’s why SanCo Sales does things differently.
When you work with us, you’re not just getting quality investment cast parts. You’re getting a team that genuinely cares whether your project lands on time, on budget, and without all the usual chaos.
So What Is Investment Casting, and Why Is It So Brilliant?
Right—before we dive into why we’re your best bet, let’s make sure we’re on the same page about the process.
Investment casting, sometimes called lost wax casting, is a method where a wax replica of your part is created first. That wax model is then coated in a ceramic shell. Once the ceramic dries, the wax is melted out, leaving a precise cavity. We then pour in molten metal, let it cool, and break off the ceramic to reveal your finished part.
Sounds simple, but it’s a craft. And when it’s done properly? The results are unmatched.
- Tight tolerances
- Smooth surface finishes
- Complex geometries
- Minimal machining needed after casting
It’s ideal for parts that are either too complex to machine or too expensive to forge, or where weight savings and strength both matter. Still want to know more about investment castings? Check this out.
Our Investment Casting Capabilities (And Why They Matter to You)
Now, this is where we really come into our own. We’re not just another shop offering castings—we live and breathe this stuff. And it shows.
📐 Detail You Can Count On
We’re obsessive about accuracy. Every pattern, every mould, every pour—it all goes through strict checks to make sure your part isn’t just close, it’s spot on. We routinely hold tolerances within ±0.005 inches (or 0.13mm if you’re metric-minded).
🛠 Tooling That Works for You
Need help optimising your part for casting? We’ll jump in early to assist with DFM (design for manufacturability). We also offer rapid tooling and even 3D-printed wax patterns for prototyping and low volumes.
🔩 All Shapes and Sizes
- Part weights: a few grams up to 20kg
- Materials: stainless, carbon steel, aluminium, bronze, nickel alloys
- Batch sizes: 1 to 100,000+
From lightweight aerospace components to industrial brackets and valve bodies—we’ve probably already done something similar.
⚙ Full Post-Casting Services
Need finish machining? No problem. Heat treatment? We’ve got that. Want it inspected, certified, packed and shipped with zero fuss? We’ll sort it. We have your die casting needs covered as well.
Materials We Pour Every Day
One of the big reasons clients stick with us is our range of materials—and the fact that we know how to pour them right.
Here’s just a quick peek:
- Stainless steels: 304, 316, 17-4 PH
- Carbon steels: AISI 1018, 1020, 1045
- Tool steels: H13, D2
- Nickel alloys: Inconel, Hastelloy
- Cobalt-chrome
- Aluminium and bronze alloys
Don’t see what you need? Ask. We’ve poured some weird ones (and we’re quite proud of that).
Quality That Speaks for Itself
We know—it’s one thing to say “we do quality work.” But here’s what actually goes into our castings:
🔍 Inspection and Testing:
- Visual and dimensional inspection (first article & batch)
- Ultrasonic and X-ray testing (when needed)
- Dye penetrant and magnetic particle testing
- Hardness and tensile tests available
- Fully traceable certs, always included
We’re the kind of people who lose sleep over tolerances that are just slightly off. If it’s not right, it doesn’t ship.
Why Clients Stick With Us (And Refer Us Again and Again)
We’ve grown mostly by word of mouth—and that’s not by accident. Here’s what folks keep telling us:
1. We Pick Up the Phone
No chasing. No waiting five days for an update. We’re reachable, responsive, and real.
2. We Tell the Truth
If there’s a smarter way to make your part, we’ll say so. If there’s a hiccup in production, we’ll call you before you call us. No spin. No runaround.
3. We Hit Deadlines
No fancy words here—we just do what we say we’re going to do. And when you’re up against a deadline, that means everything.
4. We Genuinely Care
Look, we’re not a mega-corporation. We’re a close-knit team who still take pride in our work. We celebrate client wins like they’re our own. (And we’ve been known to pull a weekend shift to help a client out of a jam.)
Also, yes—we know one of our guys spells “casting” as “cassting” on his paperwork. We rib him about it daily. But he’s a genius on the floor, so we let it slide.
Our Clients Include
- Aerospace manufacturers
- Automotive OEMs
- Medical device suppliers
- Energy and power systems
- Military contractors
- Industrial machinery firms
- Designers and engineers with prototype needs
Whether you’re a global manufacturer or a one-man R&D department, we’ll treat your project with the same urgency and respect.
Ready to Start?
If you’re ready to make the jump to better, more reliable investment castings, we’d love to chat.
📩 [Request a fast, no-fuss quote]
📞 Or ring us at (214) 763-7351 – You’ll speak to a real human. Promise.
We’ll help you figure out:
- If investment casting is the best fit
- What alloy suits your application
- How to simplify your design for casting
- Lead times and pricing that actually work
No pressure. Just honest answers and the start of something solid.
P.S. We’re Not Just Here to Make Parts
We’re here to help you succeed. Whether that means getting your prototype off the ground or helping you scale production without sacrificing quality—we’ll be right there beside you.
So go ahead. Send us the drawing. Ask the weird question. Share the tight deadline. We’ll make it happen—and we’ll have your back the whole way. Investment Castings done right the first time!
Let’s get started.
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