Maximizing Value in Your Investment Casting Projects
Getting the maximum value from cast parts requires working with an investment casting supplier with the expertise, tools, and efficient processes to deliver top quality and meet your deadlines, all while keeping your costs in check. If you’re an OEM looking to achieve exceptional outcomes on every project, you need to look for an investment casting partner you can trust to value-engineer your parts and assemblies for superior precision, performance, and durability.
So, what are some things to keep in mind to ensure you consistently get the best results?
4 Signs an Investment Casting Supplier Can Deliver Maximal Value
Look for these indicators that the manufacturing partner you choose has the expertise and capabilities to save time, reduce costs, and produce high-quality parts.
1. They leverage automation to streamline their processes.
Automated processes and state-of-the-art robotic equipment greatly improve efficiency and produce repeatable results on production runs of all sizes and complexity. An investment casting supplier equipped with smart automation technology can deliver quality and quantity at a lower cost than shops that rely solely on manual processes.
At Lamotheric, we have advanced automated systems that use custom fixtures to secure parts in place for reliable consistency and precision within tight tolerances. The speed and 24/7/365 dependability of our robotic automation equipment allow for fast turnarounds and eliminate the need for costly, time-consuming rework.
When you want a large quantity of parts that meet exact specifications and high-quality standards from the very first to the last quickly, Lamothermic is up to the challenge.
2. They engineer tooling on-site to enhance precision.
Producing parts that meet exact specifications requires precision-engineered tooling. When an investment casting supplier has in-house expertise in engineering tooling, they can design molds that yield superior precision. That’s a tremendous benefit because it ensures near net shape parts that require little to no additional processing, ultimately increasing productivity and reducing production costs.
At Lamothermic, we have an experienced in-house tooling department with decades of tooling design experience. We bring those specialized skills to every project to engineer tooling that uses materials as efficiently as possible and achieves precise casting results and consistent quality on every part, on every production run.
If you provide your own molds, we will inspect and evaluate them to recommend improvements to reduce manufacturing time and costs.
3. They can optimize your parts’ geometry and design.
Design can significantly affect production efficiency and your project costs. For example, molds designed with fewer gates mean fewer points that require machining after casting. When you work with a manufacturing partner who prioritizes reducing secondary processes, your parts can be made faster and more cost-effectively.
At Lamothermic, our investment casting process includes value-engineering the design of molds to achieve near net shape parts. That greatly minimizes the need for cutting, grinding, sanding, or other machining processes after casting. We maximize production efficiency while controlling costs to give you optimal outcomes on every project.
4. Working with them makes your life easier.
An investment casting supplier should alleviate uncertainty, instill confidence, and provide a hassle-free experience. You should be able to count on them to take responsibilities off your plate and help you get maximum value from your supply chain. Gauge their commitment to accountability by asking if they have team members dedicated to managing the process from start to finish and proactively providing updates throughout your project.
When you work with Lamothermic, we assign a project manager with technical expertise to assist you throughout your project; they are available to answer your questions and discuss any concerns at every stage of the process. In addition, all production and logistics are overseen by an experienced production control manager, and our engineers remain involved every step of the way to monitor quality and precision.
Ready to Get the Utmost Value from Every Casting Project?
At Lamothermic, our team aims to deliver extraordinary value on every project. Through carefully aligned automation, engineered tooling, intelligent design, and responsive customer service featuring engineer-to-engineer collaboration, we go above and beyond to increase efficiency, control costs, and produce superior results.
Contact us to discuss your next project. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you attain unprecedented outcomes!