WHAT METALS CAN BE CAST? OR WHAT ALLOYS CAN BE POURED AS AN INVESTMENT CASTING?

Generally all ferrous and non-ferrous materials can be investment cast. On the ferrous side, carbon, tool and alloy steel along with the 300, 400,15-5PH and 17-4PH stainless steels are most commonly poured. Most aluminum, copper base, and other non-ferrous materials can be cast.

In addition, there are the "exotic" alloys used primarily in the aircraft engine industry to produce blades and vanes. These alloys are primarily composed of nickel and cobalt with a variety of secondary elements added to achieve specific strength, corrosion and temperature resistant properties.