Stainless steel casting offers several benefits over traditional methods

Stainless steel castings are a popular choice for many industrial and commercial applications. These alloys offer high strength and corrosion resistance while some have the added benefit of being heat treatable for additional mechanical and dimensional improvements.

Compared with other metal working processes, stainless steel casting offers several benefits over traditional methods: It produces complex components with fine detail and good dimensional accuracy, reduces or eliminates post-machining operations, and saves on fabrication costs as multiple parts can be cast together. It also can produce a wide range of component sizes and shapes from small parts to 25 lb.parts, and is a fast and cost-effective way to manufacture specialized products that require precise machining or welding.

The process of making stainless steel involves melting the molten alloy into the molds, pouring it and then waiting for it to solidify. This process is called investment casting.

It is important to keep the mold heated during this process to allow the melted alloy to flow through the wax pattern and fill the spaces with a smooth, even flow. This ensures that the dimensional fit is perfect.

The basic alloying elements in stainless steel are iron (Fe) and carbon (C). However, chromium is the most important element that gives this steel its corrosion resisting and stain-resistant properties. Whenever chromium is exposed to oxygen, a layer of chromium oxide (Cr2O3) forms on the steel’s surface that protects the underlying metal against rust. This oxide film is able to rebuild itself when the steel is damaged or scratched.