DPC can mold a wide range of intricate Lost Foam Patterns in
the broadest spectrum of configurations, materials, and densities in the
industry.
Tooling and molding expertise combined with knowledge of the foundry
industry allows
DPC to provide
one-piece net shape patterns with no machining necessary. Complete engineering
services from the foam pattern to the finished metal casting are available
through DPC.
Key Benefits of the Lost Foam Process
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Dimensional accuracy.
The patterns are accurate representations of the desired casting.
There is no tool wear. There
is less finishing work required for a Lost Foam casting as there are no fins
or parting lines and net or near-net dimensions can be achieved. |
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Cores
are eliminated. This
allows for more complex casting designs, well-controlled wall thickness of
castings and no core prints. This
process also eliminates fins or shifts, core defects and sand mixing. |
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The elimination of the parting
line. There is no draft.
Multiple levels of castings are possible.
Proper gating and riser placement (if even necessary) can be
achieved. No shift or fins. |
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Part
consolidation. The
flexibility of the Lost Foam Casting process often allows for consolidating
of parts into one integral component that, with other forming processes,
would require the production of two or more parts to be assembled. |
