304 Stainless Steel Investment Casting
304 precision casting stainless steel, also called cf8 and 18-8, is the most widely used stainless steel grade due to its excellent corrosion resistance, strength, castability, and fabrication/welding capabilities. Investment casting 304 stainless steel is often used within the food, medical, and petrochemical industries due to its enhanced toughness, cleanability, and resistance to oxidation and rust.
Aero Metals Inc. has extensive experience producing high-volume 304 stainless steel investment castings for various applications spanning various industries, including aerospace, marine, military, and more. Check out our featured cast parts gallery for examples of our stainless steel casting work.
304 Stainless Steel Precision Casting Advantages
304 stainless steel investment castings are among the most valuable and broad construction material options in existence. 304 stainless steel benefits include:
- Enhanced corrosion resistance
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Good weldability
- Increased heat resistance
- Aesthetically pleasing
The only drawback associated with 304 stainless steel castings is the material’s inability to be used within saline environments or near salt water. The chloride ions within the salt water can cause localized areas of corrosion called “pitting.”
304 Stainless Steel Investment Casting Industries Served
Precision casting 304 stainless steel is commonly used within the following industries:
- Aerospace
- Military & Defense
- Firearms
- Security, Door, Lock & Hardware
- Pump & Valve Castings
- Agriculture
- Automotive
Why Choose Aero Metals for Your 304 Stainless Steel Investment Casting Needs?
Aero Metals has a history of solving investment casting alloy problems and an entrepreneurial personality, always looking to tackle your next complex metal investment casting project. Our results-driven expert team provides the following approach to your investment casting needs.
- Engineering centric with a metal casting focus
- Custom design and build your tools in-house
- Extensive experience with complex geometries and hard-to-manufacture parts
- Capable of handling high-volume investment castings
- Numerous material options, including ferrous and non-ferrous alloys
- In-house CNC machining capabilities to complete your metal castings
- One-stop shop for investment castings and casting-based assemblies
- Guaranteed consistent quality
Let’s Get Started
Contact us for more information regarding your next 304 stainless steel investment casting project, or request a quote today. Aero Metals is dedicated to delivering reliable investment cast parts from high-quality metals that provide outstanding benefits. With top-tier metal casting quality, testing, and inspection standards, Aero Metals is a trusted source for premium-grade precision investment casting services
