If you wish to produce higher volume castings, rather than low volume castings, typically the die-casting manufacturing route has been preferred over others, especially if high integrity and repeatability is necessary. One major challenge of die-casting is the cost and lead time of the tooling, and it is usually only economical if the production volumes are large enough. Once tooling is produced, it can be difficult to optimise or modify if the casting design undergoes revision.

Did you know that the low volume castings method Investment Casting, can also be used to supplement die-casting, in order to prove out casting designs and/or manufacture the initial prototypes whilst the die tooling is being produced? This approach allows designers to have net-shape castings sooner, helping them to prove out designs and perform field tests in advance of the die tooling being completed. Design improvements can be realised and incorporated into the die tooling before it’s been completed, saving unnecessary delays. If you would like to learn more about how our rapid prototyping services support our low volume casting manufacture, please visit the rapid prototyping page on our website.

Alongside our low volume casting we offer a vast range of solutions such as surface finishing, heat treatments, part marking and of course a wide range of inspection services.