<VV> casting aluminum

[JVHRoberts at aol.com]

If you're worried about the cost of the phone bills, you shouldn't be  trying 
this. 
 
Use the online version of the Thomas Register (google will find it) and  
it'll show all the shops in your area, or any other area that do this. 
 
We had a bunch of stainless steel parts made by a valve manufacturer. I am  
amazed that you can but a 1/2" SS ball valve for less than $20, and it has an  
investment cast body! 
 
In a message dated 8/10/2007 1:05:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Scotty  Grover 
writes:

 
Also,  small runs are perfect for investment casting. And there are LOTS of   
precision investment casting shops out there. I've used them, they do  great 
work  on intricate parts with wildly varying profiles. Also,  investment 
casting  
typically gives VERY high yields, and VERY few  flaws if done correctly. And  
quite frankly, I don't know of any  investment casting shops that do sloppy 
work 
in aluminum. Also, every  investment casting shop I've dealt with has the 
post  casting  ovens, etc, to get the right temper, etc. 




Sir,
Could you let me know the names of some of these investment casting  houses?  
I live in the L.A. area so would prefer one in this area--saves  on 
long-distance phone calls.
 
Scotty from Hollyweird



 



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