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For industries such as oil and gas, heavy earth moving, food processing and general engineering, using quality machinery components is very important. In fact, we can say it's the most crucial aspect for those industries. Excellent quality i.e. precise dimensional accuracy and proper surface finish of the metal components can be achieved through the Investment Casting process. The production process in the above mentioned industries might be agitated if the quality of their machinery parts are not up to the mark. Imagine what happens if machinery components fail or crack down during production! Investment casting manufacturers can help you achieve desired quality in metal components of your machinery. Sourcing from the right investment casting manufacturer is a complex process as it's not just about the quality of metal components used in the machinery but also cost, timely delivery, ability to supply consistent quality in bulk volume, etc.

Following are a few tips for sourcing investment casting which will help you achieve desired objectives.

1. Get sample developed from the investment casting manufacturer:
Before you start a business relationship with a new investment casting manufacturer, getting samples developed for the component or parts you are going to order is advisable. By doing that you will get the exact idea of the product to be delivered later and know the capacity and expertise of product development of the manufacturer.

2. Check testing method or facilities at investment casting manufacturer:
It is very important to test the product after being ready. Manufactured products passed through various tests like x-ray test, crack detect, UltraSonic test, etc. gives you quality assurance. Testing the products from third parties increases cost and delay in delivery. It’s always better if your investment casting manufacturer has an in-house testing facility.

3. Ask turn-around time:
Get statistics of turn-around time of each product or process and total time. Consider counting logistics and inventory time and cost also. It helps you plan your delivery and other schedules.

4. Value added services:
For investment casting OEMs value added services like machining, pickling and passivation, powder coatings, tumble blasting, blackening, electropolishing, painting are often required processes. If all these value added services are available at the investment casting manufacturers, a lot of time and cost can be saved. Apart from that the same manufacturer understands the product quality and requirement very well so they can provide value added services with ease.

5. Check employee and expertise strength:
If the manufacturer has good employee and expert strength, they will be able to deliver the products in stipulated time and exact product you are looking for.

6. Understand your own requirement before sourcing or ordering:
It’s most important to understand your own requirements of quality, quantity, turn around time, cost and payment convenience, etc. Based on the requirement, you can start sourcing investment casting manufacturers matching the requirements.

7. Green production:
Nowadays, due to increasing global warming and weather change, people have started adapting green production to save earth. If you believe in the values, then it is good to check if the manufacturer has green production facilities and certifications if any.

Austin Alloy Cast Pvt. Ltd. (www.austinalloycast.com) has been offering investment casting solutions to OEMs in all the markets including North America, Europe, South America and APAC regions for years. The solutions offered are in a range of short term requirements to large and long time projects with varied requirements.