Key Consideration Picking An Investment Castings Firm

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Key Consideration Picking An Investment Castings
Firm
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As a supplier to the your own production unit,
picking the right Investment Castings India unit
is a key decision that you must take with care.
The working of this main supplier will ultimately
effect your own output. For instance, if your
product needs extremely high precision and the
suppliers fails to keep up with standards, your
product is the one that will suffer in the
market. Most metal casting firms are in the SME
sector. It is one of Indias most competitive
industry where low costs and supply of skilled
labour means that one can get value for money.
Nevertheless, there are some key considerations
that you must keep in mind when selecting an
investment casting supplier.
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Many of these factors can be checked only by a
personal visit to the manufacturing premises.
This is highly recommended because it gives you a
clearer picture of the working in the shop floor.
In addition, some of the factors can be judged
only through a personal visit.
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Quality
One of the main reasons for going with investment
casting is because this method gives us one of
the most precise results. If you are hiring an
investment casting firm, checking the quality
should be one of the primary checks you carry
out. Ascertain the kind of precision the
manufacturer is offering. It is considered a near
net-shape process with very tight tolerances. But
this involves the right tools. You should check
if the firm has equipment that seems to be
running smoothly. Quality control in a multi-step
process and not that just weeds out the defective
form more acceptable output. So, find out the
quality control checks and mechanisms. How are
these enforced? Is there a quality inspector on
premises? How many levels of quality control are
exercised? One of the most basic ways of
checking quality standards is through
certification. Does the unit have an ISO or GMO
certificate? Certification means that the firm
follows internationally set standards.
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Repeatability
Unlike many other casting methods, in investment
casting we do not have to discard the mould,
which is a type of wax. It can reused and
repeated. A good investment casting India unit
ensures that a manufacturing run is continued in
an uninterrupted process. This is an important
tactic to keep production volumes low. By
producing all parts in a single casting, we make
sure that the total casting costs are reduced.
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Design support
Many small business prefer casting units that
also offer design support. It helps them to cut
down on their own costs by outsourcing this vital
function. But when we say design support, we are
actually referring to even more critical
services. With the right design tools, the
manufacturer can refine the design on premises,
reduce errors and even stimulate
solidification. What this gives us is a very
thorough and capable model of the product. This,
in turn, is used to better predict how the
product will look. It also gives us a valuable
chance to rectify any errors. With this simple
tools, we can cut down on constant rework to
achieve extreme specifications. We can start
repeatability from the first casting. So, check
if they have a design team and CAD capability.
Along with engineers and technical staff, part
designers can be very useful.
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Tooling capabilities
Casting is often just the basic product. Very
often it has to be machined further. Machining
gives us the complete product, along with the
features that make it functional. Keeping this
in-house would be ideal because you can save
money and effort by sticking to one supplier.
However, keep in mind that not every investment
casting India unit will have machining support.
so, clarify is they offer such support.
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Communication
The casting company is a critical supplier for
your own production line. It is important that
you have an open and engaged communication line
with them. Insist on meeting the team working for
you. Meet the manager/supervisor and see how
accessible they are. A good casting manufacturer
will involve you at a very early stage and be
receptive to your concerns. Good communication is
key in creating products that meet precise
dimensions. Hence, your manager/supervisor must
seem open, accessible and willing to answer all
your question.
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Contact Us
1708 / 1709, G I D C II,Dolatpara, Junagadh
362 037.
www.castings.castechindia.com
91-285 2660113
info_at_castechindia.com
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