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William Cook has pioneered the integration of industrial 3D printing and investment casting technologies. The process offers all the advantages of additive manufacturing alongside the material strength and integrity of a traditional cast metal component.
William Cook has successfully used this process of 3D printing parts for investment castings up to 250kg.
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This valve cage used to be considered ‘uncastable’ due to its intricate design and prohibitive tooling costs.
William Cook’s combined 3D printing and investment casting process permitted complete freedom of design and cut tooling costs to zero. Casting the component allowed the use of an advanced corrosion-resistant cobalt alloy while also saving the customer hundreds of hours of welding and machining time.
Get in touch with William Cook Cast Products if you require any further information regarding integrated 3D printing and casting technology.
