medical investment casting
Medical investment casting is a precision casting process primarily used to manufacture medical devices and components. This technique creates a mold from a wax pattern, which is then used to create a cavity into (or onto) a refractory material. Into this cavity the molten metal is poured and when it has solidified, the refractory material is removed revealing a highly detailed and accurate metal part. Functions of medical investment casting include making complex shapes with high precision, minimizing the use of materials and ensuring an excellent surface finish of the mould Technological features such as the ability to cast intricate geometries, fine details and thin walls set it off against other casting processes. Uses are numerous ranging from surgical instruments, orthopedic implants and dental components through to parts for diagnostic equipment. All such uses call for tight quality control and reliability.
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