Vacuum induction melting is a method used in investment casting that offers a host of benefits – and which can be used for a range of applications. This process, which was developed in 1917, was mainly used for alloys like nickel and cobalt at the beginning; however, now that these...
The mining sector relies on large, heavy and complex equipment and machinery for digging, hauling and other applications. Using the right materials for this environment is important because it helps to create durable and complex parts that can withstand harsh conditions. The castings must have highly accurate dimensional tolerances. As...
At Dean Group, we work with a variety of materials, such as nickel and cobalt, as well as its alloys. We use them mainly for the premium grade investment casting process, a method that offers many advantages, including high accuracy, precision and low initial tooling costs. Nickel and cobalt have...
We’re previously focused on stainless steel, an important material for investment casting – now, we’re turning our attention to another widely used material that we work with here at Dean Group: carbon steel. Because of its properties, such as strength and ferromagnetism, carbon steel is a popular alloy in several...
Rapid prototyping is quickly becoming an essential part of investment casting’s development process. Before a part gets to production, it must first be conceptualised and designed; prototyping helps companies understand if there are any changes to be made before committing to manufacturing that part. Not only does it just open...
There's no denying that the pandemic has had a big impact on UK manufacturing – and still continues to affect the sector on an ongoing basis. It’s also true that the outbreak has helped companies to discover weaknesses and opportunities to improve in their business, so there are many lessons...
Dean Group is always looking to improve the way we work and to innovate all processes and systems. As an investment casting company, we aim to provide our customers with the best experience and to ensure they receive the exact products they need for their project. Because of this, we’re thrilled for...
Copper has been mined and used for thousands of years, as it’s a common material for many different industries and sectors, such as electronics. We use this metal in our investment casting process to create many parts and components from a range of alloys, ensuring the exact properties you’re looking...
With the effects of both COVID and Brexit, supporting UK businesses is crucial for the economy. Choosing UK manufacturing also offers many advantages to companies, which we’re highlighting in this article. Both events showed the need for manufacturing to return to the UK, be it so that companies can avoid...
At Dean Group, we supply you with components in cast form or as fully finished parts, which includes adding a surface finish to the product. We provide a wide range of treatments that include plating, polishing and anodising, and which are designed to improve the part. Take a look at...
Metals are crucially important to many different industries. Manufacturers use a variety of metals as raw materials for their products, and they take care choosing the right ones for the job. No two metals are the same; they all have varying properties that make them better suited to specific industries....
Simulation software is a crucial tool in manufacturing, and this is especially true for investment casting. At Dean Group, we make use of bespoke software made for industrial castings. This ensures your parts and components are designed and manufactured to your exact specifications, as it highlights any issues by simulating...
