Copper base investment castings are commonly used in expertly crafted musical instruments that are polished for increased depth of sound. Industrial applications promote precision cast valves and hydraulics from copper based alloys because they are durable within wet fluid and gas fluid environments.
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Copper Base Investment Castings
Shelmet investment metals & alloys.
Copper Base Investment Castings
Shelmet pours a variety of custom alloys. You can get specific answers at no charge from a Shelmet metal casting expert.
Call 920-622-3344
| Alloy | |
|---|---|
| 876 | Silicon Bronze |
| 874 | Silicon Bronze |
| 815 | Chrome Copper |
| 863 | Manganese Bronze |
| 955 | Aluminum Bronze |
| 952 | Aluminum Bronze |
| 953 | Aluminum Bronze |
Benefits of Copper Base Investment Casting
Common desired properties as corrosion resistance, durability with excellent conductivity are achieved with alloying agents available from your Shelmet metal casting expert.
Investment castings can combine multiple castings into a single intricate design that saves you money and gets your product to market faster.
For more than 60 years Shelmet Precision Casting Co has poured copper based investment castings using the precision investment lost wax method.
Brass - Copper and zinc
Common Alloying Elements with Copper
- beryllium
- chromium
- nickel
- silicon
- tin
- zinc
Pure copper metal is too soft for most industrial metal casting applications. However, specific properties necessary for your finished parts are obtainable from the many alloying elements that work well with copper. Speak with your Shelmet Precision Casting metal expert for a no obligation consultation that helps you get the best finished castings.
