Although the components have near-net-shape properties of investment casting, they still need to be machined. Most of you may be wondering which machining process you should choose: CNC milling or CNC turning?  Different components require different machining processes; choosing the wrong process will lead to doubled fixture costs, severely worn […]

Have you ever wondered why stainless steel castings rust after shipping? Have you ever encountered a situation where stainless steel castings were covered in brown or red stains after being unpacked, forcing you to return them for recasting? This occurs because the castings did not undergo standard salt spray testing

In stainless steel investment casting, 316 and 316L stainless steel castings are widely used in the fluid control industry, marine engineering, and medical equipment. Although these two grades look very similar, they differ significantly in many ways. Choosing the wrong one can lead to intergranular corrosion and cracking, resulting in

When purchasing stainless steel castings, have you ever noticed that austenitic stainless steel castings, which are supposed to be non-magnetic, exhibit magnetic properties? You might suspect that the castings are substandard and reject the entire batch, resulting in a sharp increase in costs. In fact, this is a normal phenomenon,

Have you ever encountered situations during procurement where stainless steel castings suffered brittle fracture under low-temperature or high-pressure conditions? This is caused by the lack of impact testing, a critical test for verifying if a casting’s toughness meets the required standards. This article will provide everything you want to know