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The manufacture process of Lost Wax Investment Casting
What is Lost Wax Investment Casting?
Lost Wax Investment Casting is a process meant for precision investment casting of any type of metal including iron, steel, copper, aluminum, alloys etc. It is one of the oldest forms of metal-forming techniques and though the process is primarily used for creating small castings, it can even be used to make steel castings, aluminum castings and air craft door frames.
Casting Manufacture Process Lost wax investment casting can be made from wax model and a number of steps are followed before the final product is ready. The first step is to make a mold or a die into which wax can be poured and this mold can be used again for making more castings. The wax needs to be assembled onto a runner and then soaked in ceramic slurry. The grains of refractory material are scattered over the assembly and then it is and the same process is repeated at last 3 to 4 times before the shell thickens. The assembly has to be dried thoroughly before it is placed in a steam autoclave to remove the wax. The mould needs to be heated in an oven to preheat the mould and cure the ceramic. Then a metal such as steel, iron, copper alloy or aluminum is poured into the mould and the ceramic needs to be broken down. Once the castings come out they can be used as per the specifications.
Benefits of Lost Wax Investment Casting In India most exporters prefer this industrial process of lost wax investment casting because there are a number of benefits for doing so. some of the most common benefits include:
- Lost Wax Investment casting offers more flexibility in design.
- Casting manufacturers prefer this type of investment casting because it also helps in reducing the costs of materials and even expensive machine operations.
- The prototype of lost wax investment casting can be used again thereby facilitating production runs for a longer duration.
- This type of investment casting also offers a more precise and detailed casting and even offers near net shape.
About the Author
Author has been working in one ISO 9001:2002 Certified Castings Foundries in India. He would like to provides information about investment castings, steel castings, aluminum castings, ferrous castings and sand castings
Lost Wax Casting Step 1 of 9 Sprueing waxes
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Abstract Ballerina Lost Wax Bronze Figurine By Milo Art Sculpture Statue Figure $79.00 |
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"Encounter", Lost Wax Bronze Casting Abstract Sculpture Fine Art $1,200.00 |
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Abstract Ballerina Lost wax Bronze Figurine By Milo Art Statue Sculpture Figure $99.00 |
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FABULOUS LOST WAX CAST BRONZE 4 SEASONS LADIES/LIONS WATER FOUNTAIN,8'FT TALL. $10,350.00 |
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Lost Wax Brass Beads Made By Ashante People West Africa $12.00 |
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Lost Wax Brass Beads Made By Ashante People West Africa $12.00 |
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Lost Wax Brass Beads Made By Ashante People West Africa $12.00 |
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Lost Wax Brass Bead Made By Ashante People West Africa $5.00 |
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Lost Wax Brass Bead Made By Ashante People West Africa $5.00 |
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Nude Female Erotic Bronze Figurine Girl Hand Made Lost Wax Sculpture Erotica NR $49.00 |
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CASTING FLASK burnout stainless STEEL 3 1/2 x 3" CENTRIFUGAL investment LOST WAX $8.80 |
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CASTING FLASK burnout stainless STEEL 4" dia x 3 CENTRIFUGAL investment LOST WAX $9.20 |
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CASTING FLASK burnout stainless 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" CENTRIFUGAL investment LOST WAX $8.20 |
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MAGNIFICENT DANCING LADIES LOST WAX BRONZE URN FOUNTAIN.50''TALL. $2,750.00 |
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Lost Wax Real Bronze Lincoln President Statue Figure Marble BustBase Figurine $149.00 |
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Jewelry Rubber Earring Mold Castaldo Lost Injection Wax Production Casting molds $21.99 |
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Jewelry Rubber Earring Mold Castaldo Lost Injection Wax Production Casting molds $11.99 |
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Large Art Nouveau Nude Ballerina on Green Marble Base by Chiparus Lost Wax $169.00 |
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NEW Bronze HERCULES statue 6+ feet tall LIFE SIZED 500 lbs lost wax cast metal $9,999.99 |
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Arlo Gets Lost by Wendy Wax $4.50 |
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Jewelry Making by the Lost Wax Process Greta Pack 1975 $19.00 |
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BABY ANGEL GREEK ROMAN BRONZE SCULPTURE STATUE COLOR PATINA LOST WAX FIGURIN NR $119.00 |
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Lost Wax Nude Man Riding Horse W. angel Bronze Statue Sculpture Figure Figurine $249.00 |
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Abduction of Sabine Woman Bronze Sculpture Statue Figurine Art Nouveau Lost Wax $179.00 |
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Boar Wild Pig Bronze Sculpture Statue by Barye Figure Farm Animal Lost Wax Deco $139.00 |
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Bronze Alsatian German Shepherd Dog Sculpture on Marble Hand Made Lost Wax Decor $224.25 |
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Lost Wax Original Turtle Bronze Family Sculpture Statue Figurine Figure Animal $111.75 |
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INDIA TRIBAL LOST WAX BRASS SCULPTURE - FISH BOX $150.00 |
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SIGNED BRONZE SCULPTURE RARE ART DECO CHIPARUS STATUE ON MARBLE BASE LOST WAX $129.00 |
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Bronze Semi Nude "Fur Coat" Lost Wax Process Casting $149.00 |
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Seule by Emmanuel Vallanis Real Lost Wax Bronze $194.40 |
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Abduction of Sabine Woman Bronze Sculpture Statue Figurine Art Nouveau Lost Wax $374.25 |
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BRONZE LOBI SALAMANDRE BRASS CIRE PERDUE LOST WAX $150.00 |
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L'Accolade Bronze horse sculpture Mene Lost Wax Process Marble base equestrian $479.99 |
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Abstract Ballerina Lost wax Bronze Figurine By Milo Art Sculpture Figure Statue $99.00 |
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SIGNED BUGATTI ELEPHANT BRONZE SCULPTURE LOST WAX ART STATUE ART FIGURINE FIGURE $119.95 |
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Chiparus Dancer Les Vegas Show Girl Art Deco Bronze Special Patina Lost Wax 23" $199.00 |
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LOST ARCHIVES WAX BOX CARDS CARD AUTOGRAPHS 24 CT $55.00 |
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LOST ARCHIVES 3 WAX BOX LOT CARDS CARD AUTOGRAPHS $155.00 |
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BRONZE EAGLE SCULPTURE - LOST WAX METHOD signed SPIRIT OF AMERICA Figurine Art $249.00 |
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Bronze Lost Wax Cast "Animal Jaw Bone" Decorative Sculpture Fine Art $350.00 |
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Signed Milo Art Lost Wax Sitting Dancer Bronze Sculpture Figure Statue Figurine $299.25 |
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Jewelry Rubber Earring Mold Castaldo Lost Injection Wax Production Casting molds $8.99 |
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Jewelry Rubber Earring Mold Castaldo Lost Injection Wax Production Casting molds $9.99 |
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1981 Topps OPC RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK WAX BOX 36 packs $40.00 |
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Lost Wax Nude Man Riding Horse With Angel Bronze Statue Sculpture Figurine Art $349.00 |
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Tambourine Lady Gypsy Lost Wax Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture Statue Unknown $649.00 |
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Preiss "ORIENTAL WAITER" Lost Wax Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture Statue Signed $550.00 |
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Lost Wax Real Bronze Lincoln President Statue Figure Marble BustBase Figurine $99.95 |
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LOST WAX ART DECO CRYING CHILD BABY BRONZE SCULPTURE STATUE FIGURE FIGURINE ART $299.25 |
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ROMAN WARRIOR COLISEUM GLADIATOR BRONZE SCULPTURE FIGURE ART DECO LOST WAX LARGE $199.00 |
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Get Your Glow On [Digipak] by Adam Levy (Guitar 2) (CD, Mar-2003, Lost Wax... $13.16 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze Wall Clock 5" Original Decorative Sculpture Fine Art $150.00 |
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Bounty of Gray Hawk - Dave McGary - Lost Wax Method-Bronze - Lakota Sioux Indian $13,600.00 |
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When It Comes Upon You by Touch Acoustra (CD, Jun-2003, Lost Wax Records) $16.35 |
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Lost Cause / Aisle 10 / We Got Something Scapegoat Wax Hollywood Records 2002-0 $3.87 |
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Arlo Gets Lost Wax, Wendy/ Relf, Adam (Illustrator) $10.40 |
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UNOPENED VINTAGE WAX PACK Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981! $1.39 |
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Biblical Bad LadyJezebel Lost Wax Bronze Delilah $158.00 |
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book Jewelry Making by the Lost Wax Process by Greta Pack 1975 VG $7.98 |
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Abduction of Sabine Woman Bronze Sculpture Statue Figurine Art Nouveau Lost Wax $169.00 |
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Duprees, Have You Heard / Love Eyes ~ Lost Nite 45 ~ red wax $4.77 |
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Abstract Ballerina Lost wax Bronze Figurine By Milo Art Statue Sculpture Figure $299.25 |
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Chiparus Dancer Les Vegas Show Girl Art Deco Bronze Special Patina Lost Wax 23" $199.00 |
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Lost Wax Bronze Cast "King & Queen II" Gourds Unique Original Sculpture $1,000.00 |
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TENNIS CHAMP CAT-"LOST WAX" BRONZE--2 1/4"- $17.99 |
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ANKH Egyptian Pendant Brass Focal Mid 1900s Lost Wax Method $8.65 |
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Abstract Ballerina Lost wax Bronze Figurine By Milo Art Statue Sculpture Figure $149.25 |
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1981 Topps Raiders of the Lost Ark single Wax Pack $1.25 |
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13" Heavens Angel Serenade Quality Lost Wax Bronze Statue Sculpture Figurine Art $374.25 |
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Suggestive Female Modern Art Form Bronze Figurine Marble Statue Lost wax Figure $119.00 |
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MAF Lost Wax Cast Bronze "Two Heads" Unique Decorative Sculpture Original $750.00 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze Sculpture "COFFEE TIME II" Unique Original Fine Art $1,000.00 |
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Jewelry Rubber Earring Mold Castaldo Lost Injection Wax Production Casting molds $8.99 |
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SCAPEGOAT WAX,Promo Sticker, Lost Cause Single $3.99 |
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VERY PRETTY NUDE FEMALE BRONZE CLASSICAL PORTRAIT BUST HOT CAST LOST WAX FIGURE $129.00 |
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1997 Topps LOST WORLD / JURASSIC PARK (36) Pack Wax Box - MISB $20.00 |
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Handcast Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture:Unarmed Woman: Kathie Luther: 6 1/2" tall $75.00 |
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Vintage Lost Wax 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring 9.7g $599.99 |
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Art Deco ~C. Mirval~Ribbon Dancer Bronze Figurine Marble Figure Nouveau lost Wax $119.00 |
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BRONZE EAGLE SCULPTURE - LOST WAX METHOD Moigniez signed SPIRIT OF AMERICA Decor $599.00 |
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Topps 1981 Wax Pack Indiana Jones Raiders Of The Lost Ark Harrison Ford Cards $1.99 |
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Nouveau Vase by Lucien Alliot Solid Bronze Lost Wax Sculpture- Free Shipping $499.95 |
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Buda by Wang Solid Bronze Jolly Buddha Lost Wax Statue Sculpture - Free Shipping $320.00 |
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Lost Wax Cast Bronze Horse Sculpture signed Barye $299.00 |
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Jewelry Rubber Earring Mold Castaldo Lost Injection Wax Production Casting molds $8.99 |
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Handbook of Lost Wax or Investment Casting $34.91 |
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CLAIRE COLINET FRENCH LOST WAX DANCER WITH DOGS BRONZE SCULPTURE ART DECO FIGURE $169.00 |
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LARGE MOUNTAIN LION BY MILO BRONZE SCULPTURE FIGURE FIGURINE LOST WAX HOT CAST $149.00 |
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1981 Topps RAIDERS of the LOST ARK WAX BOX ORDER SHEET $19.95 |
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Sir Walter Raleigh Bronze Bust Lost Wax Marble Base $149.25 |
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CLAIRE COLINET FRENCH LOST WAX DANCER BRONZE SCULPTURE STATUE MARBLE FIGURINE $99.95 |
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Mozart Bronze Bust Lost Wax Casting with Marble Base $134.25 |
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BRONZE LOBI SALAMANDRE BRASS CIRE PERDUE LOST WAX $200.00 |
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VINTAGE HOT CAST LOST WAX METHOD BRONZE GREYHOUND FIGURINE DOG PET LOVER STATUE $99.95 |
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Bronze Lost Wax Cast Male & Female Relief Couple Sculpture Fine Art $1,000.00 |
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"Lonely Knight", Unique Original Bronze Lost Wax Casting Decorative Sculpture $750.00 |
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Rey Vacuum Casting Jewelry Machine Vac-U-Cast Dental Lost Wax Investment Table $305.00 |
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Abstract Ballerina Lost wax Bronze Figurine By Milo Art children sculpture deco $69.95 |
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Scapegoat Wax ~ MINT Swax Rock CD ~ 2002 Hollywood ~ Enhanced Lost Cause Video $4.99 |
