17-4 SS Alloy Castings

17-4 Stainless Steel Investment Casting

Manufacturers needing to produce stainless steel components with intricate geometries frequently turn to investment casting due to its superior integrity and accuracy, particularly with high-performance alloys such as 17-4 PH stainless steel.  Milwaukee Precision Casting is a leading provider of investment casting services and has the equipment and experience to produce high-performance stainless steel investment castings for a range of industries. Milwaukee Precision Casting has the experience to deliver the 17-4 stainless steel investment castings in the quantities you need at a price that will work within your manufacturing budget.  Contact us today for a quote.

What is Investment Casting?

An outgrowth of one of the oldest known metal forming techniques, investment casting has been used in some form for roughly 5,000 years and is a proven solution for manufacturers needing a part with complex internal geometries. Wax patterns from injection dies are repeatedly immersed, or “invested,” in a ceramic slurry that hardens around the wax.  Once the ceramic is hardened, the coated wax melted away in a furnace, leaving the ceramic shell intact.  Molten steel is then poured into the ceramic, and the ceramic shell is removed to reveal the final part. 

 

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17-4 ph stainless steel investment casting

Additional Characteristics of 17-4 ss:

17-4 PH stainless steel is known for exceptional hardness, durability, and corrosion resistance under extreme temperatures.  Because of this, it’s frequently used in the aerospace, oil & gas, defense, and automotive industries.  Common applications for 17-4 stainless steel include: 

  • Pumps
  • Valves
  • Gears
  • Paper mill equipment
  • Missile and aircraft fittings
  • Chemical process equipment

 

Why Choose Milwaukee Precision Casting?

Don’t trust your stainless steel investment casting to anybody but the best!  With nearly 30 years of experience, Milwaukee Precision Casting has a range of options and certifications to produce the 17-4 investment castings you need:

  • Can handle high-volume or short run projects
  • Capable of manufacturing complex cast components up to 50 lbs
  • Rapid prototyping available
  • ISO and ITAR certified facility 

In many cases, the investment casting process offers enough precision to produce a finished part requiring no additional finishing work.  However, to achieve the most precise tolerances, we offer post-casting finishing work.  In addition, we offer a complete range of secondary options for your investment castings, including heat treatment, non-destructive testing, and assembly. 

Contact us today for a custom quote!

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