DGI have made significant advances in the processing of aluminium investment castings which have resulted in a marked improvement in quality and repeatability.The key areas of development are in the shell type and construction with much tighter control of melting temperatures and use of de oxidants.We have always been able to produce good quality investment cast aluminium parts but we have now taken this to a new level, enabling us to produce more complex shapes with fine detail and thinner sections. Our post cast processing has also improved significantly which helps to protect the surface condition of the casting.

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Manual handling is a major health and safety issue, not just for investment casting but for all areas of industry. With investment casting specifically, there is a need to keep mould sizes as big as possible in order to keep prices as keen as possible- and that means heavy moulds. DGI have invested heavily in manual handling aids including robotic mould transfer systems in the investment area and hydraulic handling equipment in other areas. The use of the robotic manipulator in the investment area also helps with lead times as the unit can run around the clock with minimal human input. It also ensures a high level of repeatability which adds to the over all quality of the components.

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