17-4 ph Stainless Steel Casting
17-4 PH Stainless Steel Investment Castings
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.
Additional Characteristics of 17-4 ss casting:
17-4 PH stainless steel casting is known for exceptional hardness, durability, and corrosion resistance under extreme temperatures. Because of this, it’s frequently used in the oil & gas, defense, and automotive industries. Common applications for 17-4 investment casting include:
Industries & Applications
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.
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Additional Stainless Steel Grades
Markets We Serve
Trusted by
Demanding Industries
Commercial Firearms & Military
Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. specializes in components for the firearm and gun industries through the investment casting process, producing military components, commonly for AR-15, M16, M240, and M249.
Power Transmission
Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. (MPC) is proud to serve the industry in many areas, producing power transmission component castings that pass stringent requirements for high-voltage substation power switching and storage equipment.
Medical
Investment castings used in medical-related applications require the highest degree of quality, cleanliness and surface finish.
Auto After Market
Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. has extensive exposure in the automotive aftermarket, the secondary market of the automotive industry. We specialize in the manufacturing of vehicle parts, tools, and accessories for light and heavy vehicles.
Food & Dairy
Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. plays a major role in the production of stainless steel investment castings used in the food & dairy industry.
Construction
Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. (MPC) produces construction component castings for tools and equipment used in the construction industry.
Meat Processing
Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. produces a wide array of standard and customized investment casting products for meat processing equipment, including meat grinder parts and special attachments for machinery.
Machine Tool
Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. produces quality investment castings for a wide range of applications in the machine tool industry.
Waste Management
Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. produces a wide array of standard and customized investment casting products for wastewater treatment equipment.
Mining
Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. has long supported the mining and earth-moving industry with mining investment castings built for tough, abrasive environments.
Logging
Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. produces a wide array of standard and customized investment casting solutions for the logging industry, including forestry equipment castings, heavy equipment castings, and off-highway machinery castings.
Oil & Gas
Investment castings used in the oil and gas industry must meet the highest standards of quality, durability, and corrosion resistance to withstand extreme operating conditions.Milwaukee Precision Casting produces stainless steel castings and A356 castings used in applications such as ramps, heavy-duty locks, flame and flow control, and even material removal fingers.
Utilities
Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc. produces a wide array of standard and customized power generation investment castings for the utilities industry.
Agriculture
Agriculture equipment operates in tough, demanding environments, which is why investment castings have been a trusted solution in the industry for decades.
Petrochemical
At Milwaukee Precision Casting, Inc., we specialize in manufacturing high-performance investment castings for the petrochemical industry, where precision, durability, and safety are paramount.
Pumps & Valves
Milwaukee Precision Castings produces near-net shape, high-quality, durable investment castings for pumps and valves.
Minimal Lead Time
Built for complex applications requiring repeatable accuracy and tight dimensional control across production runs.
Accuracy of ± .005 per inch
ISO-certified quality systems with advanced inspection and full traceability from tooling to delivery.
AMS 2175 Compliance
Fast RFQ response, efficient tooling development, and scalable production capacity to meet your schedule.
Competitive Pricing
Cast, machine, finish, and inspect under one roof — reducing lead times and supply chain complexity.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
DFM reviews and casting optimization from experienced engineers who understand your application requirements.
Advanced Inspection
X-ray, MPI, FPI, HIPing, and dimensional validation ensure every component meets your spec before shipment.
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We cast a broad range of alloys — from corrosion-resistant stainless grades to
high-strength tool steels — engineered for demanding industrial, defense, and
energy applications.
Fast RFQ Response
Typical quote turnaround within 1–2 business days
Engineering Support
DFM review and casting optimization included with every quote
Scalable Production
Prototype to high-volume production capability
Full Technical Consultation
Material selection, tolerance review, and process recommendations
