Some have speculated that 3D printing will have a substantial impact on investment casting. The evidence says otherwise.

The uniquely shaped part portrays the possibilities and opportunities available when combining additive manufacturing, simulation and innovative design.

Supplier auditing is a valuable method to ensure your casting supply chain is healthy and effectively meeting your customer requirements.

The U.S. metalcasting industry is expected to see 4.7% growth from 2017-2018 and 1.8% growth in 2018-2019.

Marshall Miller, supplier development manager at Flowserve Corp. (Rock Spring, Georgia), has a few simple words of advice for his cast metal parts suppliers regarding 3-D printing patterns in plastic: “Just try it.”