At our UK foundry, our team casts with various materials, including some of our most popular choices, stainless and carbon steel. We also have pioneered our own high-integrity ELITE aluminium investment casting process, with positive results for multiple markets we work with.
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We are continuously adding new materials to our offering, for the latest information or if you have a special request, please contact us.
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For the most demanding environmentsโsuch as petrochemical, marine and power generationโwe work with:
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We are constantly expanding our material offering to meet emerging industry demands. Should you require a speciality alloy not listed aboveโor wish to explore our latest developmentsโplease do get in touch.
By maintaining close partnerships with material suppliers and investing in inโhouse metallurgical expertise, Dean Group ensures every new addition to our portfolio meets our exacting standards for cast integrity and performance.
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Dean Group supports reducing the manufacturing carbon footprint through our sustainable metal foundry practices. The wax used in our investment casting process can be recycled and used again, eliminating waste. Additionally, our metal scraps are recycled, reducing the need for raw materials and minimising environmental impact.
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What sets Dean Group's apart as one of the leading metal foundries is our combination of traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Our investment in 3D printing for casting has vastly improved production turnarounds, providing clients with faster, more cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. Contact us today to discuss your project requirements.
Yes, you can have bespoke materials upon request. Each job will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Dean Group are specialists in Steel & Stainless part manufacturing. Over the years we have developed into many materials to support our growing customer needs.
We offer investment casting process in the UK from our dedicated foundry based in Manchester. We also have offering abroad in Asia for many processes via many materials. For UK you can expect alloys such as Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Cobalt and other such alloys. Bespoke alloys upon request. All materials stated above are available with our Asia suppliers along with the addition of titanium & cast iron.
For both our UK and Asia foundries assuming you are able to accept our standard stocked materials then there wouldnโt be a MOQ. If you require a unique material away from usual stocking, then there would be a MOQ applied. This will vary depending on material requirements.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum.