Material Selection Guide

Comprehensive guide to choosing the right alloy for your investment casting.

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Stainless steel casting CF8 CF8M 17-4PH material selection guide

Material Selection Criteria

Choosing the right casting alloy depends on several key factors. Our metallurgical team provides expert guidance to help you select the optimal material for your specific application.

  • Operating temperature range
  • Corrosive media and concentration
  • Pressure and mechanical load requirements
  • Regulatory requirements (NACE, PED, FDA)
  • Weldability and machinability needs
  • Budget and availability constraints
Alloy steel casting WC6 WC9 high-strength material guide for engineers

Alloy Families Overview

We work with all major alloy families for investment casting. Each family offers distinct properties suited to different applications.

  • Austenitic SS (CF8/CF8M): general corrosion resistance
  • Duplex SS (CD3MN): high strength + corrosion resistance
  • Carbon Steel (WCB/LCB): cost-effective, good strength
  • Cr-Mo Alloy (WC6/WC9): high-temperature service
  • Nickel Alloy (CW-12MW): extreme corrosion
  • Cobalt Alloy (Stellite): extreme wear resistance
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