Signicast’s automation integrates advanced manufacturing processes and proprietary technologies to deliver unparalleled control, quality and shorter lead times.

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Secure full traceability for your quotation, project and part with real-time progress updates and comprehensive monitoring of all project aspects, ensuring complete information integrity from quotation to delivery while automating even the most variable tasks.

Greater control

Greater control and reduced product variability

Continuous-flow manufacturing ensures smooth, delay-free processing to keep orders moving efficiently.

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Shorter lead times

Signicast’s automation provides a flexible solution for scaling production, enabling us to quickly increase or decrease output without concerns about labour or staffing surges. 

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Easily scalable

Advanced automation not only improves efficiency but also enables employees with greater skills and experience to focus on highly technical roles. By automating more physically demanding tasks, we create opportunities for a diverse workforce, benefiting both our employees and customers.

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Our automated processes can significantly enhance efficiency and accuracy in investment casting. By incorporating robotics and advanced software, manufacturers can reduce human error, optimise material usage and improve overall production times.

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Automatically injects semi-solid wax and attaches wax patterns to the sprue.

Automated wax injection and mould assembly 

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Our proprietary shell drying process reduces project lead times.

Proprietary accelerated shell drying process

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Automated alloy pouring contributes to higher-quality, more consistent castings while improving safety and productivity.

Automated pouring

Automated finishing operations streamline production, ensuring consistent part quality and reducing lead times for customers.

Automated finishing operations

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Looking for an effective way to produce metal components with complex shapes and sizes? The <a href="/investment-casting/process" target="_self">investment casting process</a> may be the perfect solution. With investment casting, almost any desired part configuration can be created in a cost-effective and time-saving manner.Investment casting is a manufacturing process in which a wax pattern is created and then coated with a ceramic slurry to create a mould. The wax is then melted out of the ceramic mould, and molten metal is poured into the cavity. The molten metal solidifies, and the ceramic shell is then broken or blasted off, creating a metal casting. This method has several advantages over other production processes.  Benefits of investment casting:<ul><li>Alternative to other manufacturing processes such as machining and stamping</li><li>Highly accurate parts </li><li>Produces high-quality components quickly </li><li>Economical manufacturing process </li><li><a href="/materials" target="_self">Wide range of alloys</a> – including bronze, steel, aluminium, iron, and brass</li></ul>When: On-demand&nbsp;Presenters: Greg Schmidt, New Product Development Engineering at Signicast, Larry Brophy, Regional Sales Manager at SignicastFill out the form to sign up for the free webinar!

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Learn the fundamentals of investment casting—wax patterning, shell building, casting, and finishing—in this comprehensive overview of the complete process.

Investment Casting Basics | Signicast 101 Webinar

Learn how investment casting can effectively produce complex metal components with high accuracy and quick turnaround in our on-demand webinar, "Investment Casting 101," featuring industry experts. 

Investment Casting 101

<a href="cirexfoundry.com" target="_self">CIREX</a>, a Signicast Company, is a global development partner and producer of high-quality precision investment castings. With over 80 years of experience in the “lost wax” process, CIREX delivers lightweight steel components in net-shape or near-net-shape form to meet the needs of its high-tech customers.The <a href="/investment-casting/process" target="_self">investment casting process</a> has significant advantages over other manufacturing processes, including greater freedom in complex designs and material choice, leading to better-performing components. To help customers take full advantage of the investment casting process, CIREX is hosting an on-demand webinar on its investment casting capabilities, benefits, technologies, and materials.The webinar will cover:<ul><li>CIREX and Signicast capabilities</li><li>Investment casting technology and process</li><li>Material options</li><li>Case studies</li><li>And more!</li></ul>Fill out the form to sign up for the on-demand webinar!

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Get an inside look at Signicast’s alloy options, casting sizes, tolerances and value-added operations supporting diverse industries and applications worldwide.

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CIREX, a Signicast Company, is offering an on-demand webinar about investment casting to help customers understand its capabilities and benefits. 

Investment Casting Materials and Capabilities with CIREX

Secondary operations play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities and versatility of investment casting processes. While investment casting itself excels in creating intricate and complex geometries, the integration of <a href="/additional-capabilities/secondary-operations" target="_self">secondary operations</a> introduces several additional benefits. <h2>Comprehensive machining and casting solutions</h2>Not every machine shop possesses the expertise to effectively machine a casting, just as not every investment caster is proficient in machining. Signicast recognises this challenge and has established a dedicated internal machining team alongside our <a href="/additional-capabilities/engineering" target="_self">investment casting engineering team</a>, collaborating closely during product launches and the qualification process to ensure the development of the most durable and consistent end products. This collaboration <a href="/additional-capabilities/product-optimization-and-added-value" target="_self">enhances casting features</a> for improved machine performance and pushes our casting capabilities to minimise machining allowance, reducing time and costs.  <h3>Functional modifications</h3>Secondary operations allow for drilling, tapping, and other processes to create functional features like holes, threads, and slots that may not be feasible during the initial casting process. These operations include straightening and coining, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional CNC machining and providing a more economical option for controlling the position and flatness of specific features.<h3>Improved surface finish</h3>Secondary operations like tumble polishing, media blasting, and more can remove surface imperfections like parting lines, flash, and minor casting defects. These processes address these issues while also enhancing the surface finish rating, reducing the need for costly manual polishing operations. By using more automated processes, they streamline production and ensure that components meet their functional requirements efficiently.<h3>Enhanced dimensional accuracy</h3>While investment casting offers tight tolerances, secondary machining can achieve even greater dimensional accuracy for critical features. This is especially beneficial for parts requiring precise fits or interfaces with other components.&nbsp;Secondary operations serve as indispensable complements to investment casting processes, amplifying their capabilities and refining end products. From comprehensive machining solutions to functional modifications, these operations enhance dimensional accuracy, optimise surface finish, and elevate functional features. The integration between investment casting and secondary operations opens doors to endless possibilities, propelling industries forward with unparalleled quality and performance.<a href="/about-us/company-overview" target="_self">Signicast</a> helps to scale up production, exceed diverse project requirements, and maintain consistent quality standards. The company excels in seamlessly managing sudden increases in demand, giving it a competitive edge in the casting industry.

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Learn how Signicast's in-house services, including heat treatment, finish machining and inspection, bring your investment casting to its final specification.

Maximise castings with secondary services | Article

Understand the importance of secondary operations in maximising the potential of investment casting, highlighting how these operations improve casting capabilities and enhance the quality of finished products. 

Maximising investment casting potential with secondary operations

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Automation

Streamline your investment casting process

Automated wax injection and mould assembly

Proprietary accelerated shell drying process

Automated pouring

Automated finishing operations

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