Precision Investment Casting for Complex Metal Components
Meco’s investment casting services help engineers produce intricate, high‑performance components with exceptional dimensional accuracy and repeatability.
Why Choose Meco for Investment Casting Services
At Meco, we elevate this process by integrating it into a complete production system. We don't just deliver raw castings; we deliver finished components, simplifying your supply chain and reducing total cost of ownership.
Near Net Shape Complexity
Produce intricate geometries, thin walls, and complex internal features directly from the mold. This drastically reduces or even eliminates the need for costly secondary machining operations.
Integrated Turnkey Production
We are your single source partner. Our capabilities include in house pattern making, casting, heat treatment, CNC machining, NDT, and assembly—all under one roof for seamless quality control.
Superior Surface Finish & Tolerances
Achieve as cast surface finishes as fine as 125 RMS. This process is ideal for parts where aesthetics and precision are critical, reducing the need for post processing like polishing or grinding.
Extensive Material Expertise
We pour a vast range of ferrous and non ferrous alloys, including stainless steels, tool steels, aluminum, bronze, and high performance superalloys for demanding aerospace and automotive applications.
IATF 16949 Certified Quality
Our quality management system is certified to the highest automotive standards, guaranteeing process stability, full traceability, and unwavering reliability for every part we produce.
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Investment Casting Capabilities
The Lost Wax Process, Perfected for complex geometries and high precision.
The Lost Wax Process
Our process begins with a wax pattern coated in a ceramic shell. Once the wax is melted out, molten metal is poured into the cavity. This method ensures the highest degree of detail, perfectly replicating your CAD design.
- Complex Geometries
- High Accuracy
Prototyping & Tooling
We support your project from start to finish. We utilize 3D printed patterns to create castings in days for validation. For production, we build robust, multi-cavity steel tools designed for high-volume runs.
- 3D Printed Patterns
- Multi-Cavity Tooling
Machining & Finishing
A raw casting is only half the job. Our CNC machine shops hold tolerances as tight as ±0.01 mm. We also provide full finishing services, including heat treatment, passivation, plating, and powder coating.
- ±0.01 mm Tolerance
- Plating & Coating
Need Precision Investment Castings?
From complex geometries to high‑performance alloys, we deliver near‑net‑shape parts. Upload your CAD for a fast quote.
Investment Casting Materials and Standards
Our investment casting process delivers high‑precision, complex metal components with excellent surface finish, tight tolerances, and repeatable quality for critical applications.
Industries We Serve with Investment Casting
Meco delivers high-precision investment cast components for complex, high-performance parts. Our process ensures tight tolerances, exceptional surface finishes, and material flexibility across stainless steel, titanium, and specialty alloys.
Aerospace
We produce investment cast turbine blades, fuel manifolds, and structural brackets using high-temperature superalloys. Meco ensures metallurgical integrity and complex internal geometries required for critical flight components.
Learn more about AerospaceAutomotive & Transportation
Meco provides stainless steel and heat-resistant alloy castings for turbocharger housings, exhaust manifolds, and rocker arms. Our near-net-shape process minimizes machining on complex engine and drivetrain parts.
Learn more about AutomotiveHeavy Equipment
Our investment casting delivers high-strength steel components such as digging teeth, impellers, and heavy-duty linkages. These parts are engineered to withstand extreme wear and impact in mining and construction environments.
Learn more about Heavy EquipmentHome Appliances
We manufacture aesthetic and functional stainless steel parts for high-end appliances, including mixer attachments, coffee machine components, and durable valves, ensuring superior corrosion resistance and surface polish.
Learn more about Home AppliancesIndustrial Manufacturing
Meco specializes in complex pump housings, valve bodies, and fluid control systems. Our investment casting process ensures pressure-tight, leak-free components with intricate internal passageways that machining cannot achieve.
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We produce intricate brass, bronze, and aluminum fixtures for architectural lighting. Investment casting allows for detailed textures and complex shapes that serve both functional thermal needs and decorative requirements.
Learn more about LightingMedical & Healthcare
Meco casts biocompatible components in stainless steel, cobalt-chrome, and titanium. Our process delivers the high precision and smooth surface finish required for surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, and medical robotics.
Learn more about MedicalTelecommunications
We supply thin-walled aluminum investment castings for microwave guides, satellite components, and RF shielding. The process guarantees dimensional stability and precise internal channels essential for signal transmission.
Learn more about TelecomCommercial Furniture
Meco produces decorative and structural hardware, including custom handles, brackets, and base connectors. Investment casting allows for freedom of design in stainless steel and brass, combining aesthetics with load-bearing strength.
Learn more about FurnitureConsumer Electronics
Our precision casting capabilities support complex heat sinks and rugged housings for specialized electronics. We work with copper and aluminum alloys to ensure optimal thermal conductivity and protection for sensitive circuitry.
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Compare Investment Casting with CNC Machining and Metal Injection Molding (MIM) to determine the best manufacturing process for your specific volume, complexity, and tolerance requirements.
| Feature | Investment Casting | CNC Machining | Metal Injection Molding (MIM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geometric Complexity | Excellent | Good (Limited by tool access) | Excellent |
| Tooling Cost | Moderate | None | High |
| Material Waste | Very Low (Near-Net-Shape) | High (Subtractive process) | Very Low |
| Part Size | Small to Medium | Any Size | Very Small (< 100g) |
| Best Volume | Low to High | Prototype to Low | High to Very High |
| Best For | Complex parts, Alloy variety | Prototypes, Tight tolerances | Small, High volume parts |
Investment Casting FAQ
What tolerances can investment casting achieve?
Investment casting can typically achieve linear tolerances of ±0.1 mm for the first 25 mm, with an additional ±0.002 mm per mm thereafter. Critical features are often finished using CNC machining for tighter control.
What is the difference between investment casting and die casting?
Investment casting uses a disposable ceramic mold, enabling both ferrous and non‑ferrous alloys. Die casting relies on permanent steel dies and is limited to non‑ferrous metals such as aluminum and zinc.
How does investment casting reduce machining costs?
Because parts are produced near‑net‑shape, less material needs to be removed. This reduces CNC machining time, tooling wear, and overall production cost.
What is the maximum part size for investment casting?
We can produce investment cast components ranging from a few grams up to approximately 80 kg (175 lbs), depending on geometry and alloy.
How to Get Started
Upload STEP or IGES files along with material specifications.
We analyze geometry, wall thickness, and tolerances before issuing a quote.
Ceramic tooling is prepared and first‑article samples are submitted.
Approved parts enter full‑scale casting, finishing, and quality inspection.
From Intricate Design to Precision Investment Castings
Upload your CAD file today for a fast, no‑obligation investment casting quote from our engineering team.
