Author: Austin Alloy Cast

With growing consumerism, demand for packaging has grown. And so the demand for various types of papers also has grown. There has been a significant innovation in paper products. A variety of paper products are available in the market now. The change has not only taken place in packaging papers but also other use of papers including currency stock, tissue and sanitary papers and other industrial use of papers. To manufacture these innovative paper products, manufacturers need to adapt new technology and machinery to process pulp and paper making. Choosing the right precision investment casting part is the first step to go in the right direction.

To understand it in detail, let’s break the process into different categories and talk about precision investment casting parts used for each process.

Pulp Preparation:

Pressure transmitters help measure pressure level while preparing pulp. Austin Alloy Cast manufactures pressure transmitter housing and cover investment castings which can operate in the harshest of environments.

Valve Casting for knife gate, butterfly, rotary control, ball and eccentric plug manufactured at Austin Alloy Cast fits precisely into the equipment. We have expertise in valve and pump Investment casting.

Paper Making Automation:

Quality actuator equipment can make the process of paper making efficient and increase production capacity. Precision investment casting manufacturers like Austin Alloy Cast manufactures high quality actuator components to avoid breakdown in paper making process.

Materials Flow Improvement:

To improve the flow of materials and measure it, Coriolis, Turbine & Positive Displacement Flow metres play a vital role. Austin Alloy Cast manufactures a wide range of flow meter Investment casting components which will fit into the design of the process.

Austin Alloy Cast is one of the global leaders in manufacturing of investment casting with a decade of experience for casting for the pulp and paper industry. Get in touch with us for quality precision investment casting parts for pulp and paper processing equipment.

Investment casting process is widely used in different industries worldwide to cast metal components. When any metal parts demand precision or are complex in geometry, the investment casting process is the most suitable process to cast the components. That is why it’s also called precision casting. It is also called lost-wax casting as a wax pattern is used to cast metal components.

Wherever oil and gas companies explore or deliver their products, food is processed in a factory, the earth is moved or simply any metal components like hydraulics part is used in a day-to-day life, an Investment Casted component made proudly by Austin Alloy Cast is present in each of those applications. Our Investment Castings are responsible for making people’s lives easier. They make the mechanical assemblies work smoother and take all the stress so that you don’t have to.
In short, a small or very large metal component made by the Investment Casting process used can be casted by Austin Alloy Cast. Our Team has been doing this since last last 20 years and we keep on improving along with our customers to provide High Quality Cost Effective Investment Casting Solutions.

Do Austin Alloy Cast cast metal components for any industry?

Currently, we work with oil and gas, heavy earth moving, food processing, medical, mining and general engineering industries. Valve & Pump castings are our speciality but we are also expert in other products used in above mentioned industries

We need quality metal components. How can we work with Austin Alloy Cast?

It is an easy and enriching experience to work with Austin Alloy Cast. Austin Alloy Cast is not just an investment casting manufacturer but service provider with a twist. Austin Alloy Cast offers one stop solutions where technical consulting to value added services are covered at one place. Above par standards like using green energy for production, best quality testing facilities, etc. make Austin Alloy Cast a valued entity. Furthermore, Austin Alloy Cast holds an upper edge in the Investment Casting industry by working with a global network of sales representatives who can assist you regardless of a difference in time zone or language.

It’s just a click away to contact us to learn more about our company capabilities and how we can support you. Email us directly or reach out to one of our local representative to discuss your needs for Investment Castings.

Investment casting is a very old metal casting process which has been used for more than 5,000 years in different forms. Since it is a very slow and difficult process, it requires expertise and a unique setup. There are hundreds of investment casting manufacturing companies across the globe but a few of them who stand apart in manufacturing Investment castings. Austin Alloy Cast is one of the global manufacturing companies which not only has proper infrastructure but also has expertise to understand the process and use it to manufacture quality components. So, what else sets Austin Alloy Cast apart?

✓ A Lifetime of experience in this industry and a proud tradition of unparalleled customer service by quick communication, exceptional delivery performance and consistent quality. Our Technical Directors and Team have spent their entire career in the Investment casting manufacturing. We are a responsive Investment casting manufacturing partner with a global sales representative network disposal at your service regardless of the time zone.

✓ The greatest value addition we provide is our ability to take on process conversion projects. We act as your technical consultant for complex metal component requirements. The most optimised process of manufacturing best suited for each application leads to saving of cost and time.

✓ Our vision is to associate with industry leaders in their respective domains. We target a niche customer base and are able to execute large projects in special materials from one of the largest single location manufacturing facilities in India.

✓ In-house facilities for value-added processes like machining, radiography, and performing sub-assemblies gives us the ability to be your single-stop supply chain partner.

If you have any queries or need further details, get in touch with us anytime without hesitation. Our team is quick to answer all your queries.

We discussed the importance of alloy selection for your metal components in an earlier article. After alloy selection, the surface finish of the metal also plays a very important role. Right surface finish increases the life-span of the component. In this article we’ll discuss how it can increase the lifespan of the component or machine part and other advantages of right surface finish.

Surface finish is a metal finishing process which is normally performed in the last stage after manufacturing is done. The surface of the component is given various treatments like polishing, reshaping, painting, etc. This way metal component manufacturers or investment casting companies finish the manufacturing process.

Right surface finish increases the life value of metal components. Different components have different requirements for surface finish. Some components or parts need rough surface finish whereas some parts need glossy finish. For example, some machine parts used in heavy earth moving machineries should be painted or coated, however components used in food processing machineries require glossy surface finish to avoid food particles gathering. Sometimes the same surface finish requires different methods. Colour coating on surfaces can be done by painting or spraying.

How does metal surface finishing increase the lifespan of metal components?

Some metals are prone to corrosion in humid weather conditions. Metal coating creates an inert (non-reactive) barrier around the metallic object. This stops the amalgamation from happening and increases lifespan of the metals. Another example of surface finishing is ‘tumble blasting’. Tumble blasting delivers consistent surface finish. The process removes the burrs, rust, heat treat scales, etc. This enhances surface finish and helps improve the lifespan of the metal.

Why is surface finishing best at Austin Alloy Cast?

Austin Alloy Cast is fully-equipped for any process required to manufacture quality machine parts or metal components for oil and gas, heavy earth moving, food processing, mineral and general engineering industries. We at Austin Alloy Cast are able to achieve exceptional surface finish which is near net shape. We deliver following metal surface finish:

● Pickling and passivation
● Powder coating
● Tumble blasting
● Blackning
● Electropolishing
● Painting

Curious to know more can we achieve better surface finish of your machine parts or components? Shoot us an email.

For any pulling, tying or lifting operation, what one must check is the rope or wire quality before using. It is equally important to check rope fitting component quality as well. Austin Alloy Cast manufactures rope fitting investment casted components which are strong and safe with better usability.

Our design philosophy to cast rope fitting accessories is to consider various quality parameters which include metal strength, durability, functionality, safety, appearance, etc.

List of rope fitting cast components we manufacture:

Open Socket Castings

Wedge Castings

Connector Fitting Castings

Closed Socket Castings

Open Spelter Socket Castings

Closed Spelter Socket Castings

Each part passes through various key manufacturing parameters. Below given is a product image of rope fitting components manufactured at Austin Alloy Cast.

Manufacturing quality components is not enough. Our stringent testing systems make sure that rope fittings components end users will use are safe and reliable. Non-destructive tests like radiography and ultrasonic testing are the benchmarks to test reliability and quality of components. And we at Austin Alloy Cast do those tests.

Our strength lies in Carbon Steel & Stainless Steel alloys rope fitting components manufactured by the Lost-wax Investment Casting & Sand Casting processes. We have been serving our customers in the Rope fitting domains since the last 10 years and continue to expand our portfolio in the industry. However, our expert and experienced team members can custom design components for any specific requirements.

Get in touch with us for any requirements or consultation for rope fitting cast components.

If you are in the food processing industry, you contend many challenges daily to maintain the quality and standards of the food manufactured. If the hygiene and regulations are not maintained, it can result in huge problems like a lawsuit or health hazards to thousands of people. Many problems in the industry are pertaining to food machinery or equipment used for manufacturing. Following food equipment related issues can lead to problems:

Imperfect Design:

Imperfect design can lead to problems like food contamination, irregularities in measurements, etc. Food grade equipment should be designed in a way that abstains from gathering food particles in corners or at joints to avoid contamination of food. It is always best to consult with the equipment manufacturing design and development team to create perfect design of food equipment.

Non-food grade Metal:

Metals or alloys used for food equipment need to be food grade. Some alloys are suitable for food grade equipment whereas some are not. For example stainless steel is easy to clean and hygienic because of its non-porous surface. On the other hand aluminium and copper are acid reactive metals and can be harmful to make food using such equipment. However, there is a wide range of stainless steel quality and one needs to dive deep to understand which is the best for their equipment.

Non-compliance with regulatory standards:

If the equipment does not meet regulatory standards then you have to face a huge loss by paying fines. It’s very crucial to discuss with the manufacturers.

These challenges can be addressed and risk can be reduced if controlled manufacturing is practised.

Austin Alloy Cast is an industry leader in manufacturing of Food grade Investment Castings and has product expertise in castings for Hygienic Valve Body, Lobe Pump Castings, Mixing Blades, Centrifuge Bowls, Meat Grinding Components.

Our team at Austin Alloy Cast:

● Offers technical consultation to make your project successful.

● Is able to design food grade equipment that fits well and is precise for the production.

● Can easily handle metal complexity.

● Can achieve exceptional surface finish that doesn’t allow bacteria to stay.

● Value-added processes like polishing for exceptional surface finish.

Let’s discuss your next project for food processing equipment manufacturing or how to convert the current project to the right process. Below given are our contact details.

A key to make any new project successful is the planning and right decision. Before starting any new component manufacturing project, you must have to plan the budget, manufacturing and delivery schedules, etc. Also, deciding upon the metal or alloy, design, the manufacturing process are vitally important to make the project successful.

Below given table will be helpful in deciding if the Lost-wax Investment Casting process is the right process for your metal components sourcing requirements:

A diversified business group consists of different companies with related or unrelated product & service offerings. These different companies act independently but have strings attached to one another. Austin Alloy Cast Pvt. Ltd. is proud to be a part of such a diversified conglomerate. There are many benefits of working with such a diversified business group company. Before we learn about the benefits, let’s have a look into the group of which Austin Alloy Cast Pvt. Ltd. is.

Outsourced manufacturing of metal components like Investment castings can potentially reduce your cost, effort and time and allow you to focus on other important tasks of your business. But be aware, outsourced manufacturing or contract manufacturing without technical consultation can prove disastrous. Investment casting sourcing pertains to highly technicality. Only investment casting companies with technical expertise and capabilities to tackle various types of situations can manufacture precise and high quality parts. Moreover, best investment casting companies will offer technical consultation to their clients. Technical consultation includes advice on best suited design, alloy and manufacturing process for different applications. Selection of the right metal forming process is utmost important to save cost and time.

There are many reasons one should have technical consultation with the investment casting manufacturing company:

1. You can gauge technical expertise of the manufacturing company:

Technical consultation with outsourced manufacturers before partnering will help you gauge the technical expertise & knowledge of the company. Technical know-how of the complete process of manufacturing, nature of alloys used in the parts or equipment, critical dimensions,etc. with the investment casting manufacturer is very important. You can gauge these aspects of technical capabilities of outsourcing manufacturers or investment casting companies during the technical consultation session.

2. Improve quality of the component:

Technical consultation will be helpful in improving the quality of the Investment cast components produced. Technical consultation with investment casting manufacturers covers alloy selection, feedback on critical dimensions, testing requirements, advice on metal forming process selection. To conclude, we do not work with customers to just win new business but to help them achieve cost savings on their metal components sourcing.

3. Estimation of cost and time of the project:

Without cost and time estimation, it’s not wise to start any project. Technical consultation with the outsourcing manufacturer of parts can give you insight of the cost and time to complete the project. To achieve a particular quality and precision level in manufactured parts, the manufacturers have to follow a certain process and choose the right mixture of alloys. If you have technical consultation, you get to know the mixture of process and alloy required for the project. Based on that you can estimate the cost and time of the project.

Technical & highly experienced team of leading investment casting company Austin Alloy Cast Pvt. Ltd. can assist you to convert your fabrication, sand casting, forgings & machining requirement into one single investment casting. Investment casting process offers a wide range of benefits like better surface finish, complex geometries and near net shape. Contact us to know more about the technical consultation project references at Austin Alloy.