Ever heard of the age-old process of lost wax precision casting? A process that dates back thousands of years, find out all about the intricate stainless steel investment castings process, how beautiful pieces of metalwork are transformed through this process as well as the true beauty and precision of its casting techniques.
Lost wax precision casting is one of humanity’s original art forms. It harks back to the ancient age when jewelers used it to craft the finer works of lustrous metal that reign in the museums today; metal craftsmen that threatened to escape pain and work but never did! The process consists of carving a wax or similar object around which a mold is formed, then melting out the wax, finally casting molten metal into the mold.
Lost wax precision casting is very challenging process to work with. It must be fashioned in delicate wax by an experienced artisan who will reproduce, as exactly as may be, every detail of the object. A investment and precision casting is then made and is inserted into a mould and which is then built up with a heat resistant material. The mold is heated so that the wax within it melts and runs out leaving a void in the shape of the object.
Once the wax has been extracted, the liquid metal is poured into the mold, taking its place in the cavity that was shaped by the wax model. The investment casting foundry and solidifies into the form of the wax model. The mold is removed once the metal is hard, exposing the final product. The metalwork that is created in lost wax precision casting is amazing capturing all the details from the original wax model.
It is a precise and skilled process to perfect the lost wax precision casting procedure. Every step needs to be spot on to get a perfect product. From sculpting the steel investment casting the metal each thing needs to be handled with care. Runpeng Precision Hardware craft artisan workmen have mastered the lost wax precision casting process, which is efficient and beautiful, paring perfect to show the works of skilled craftsmen is capable of.
The elegance and accuracy of lost wax casting is unmatched. The attention to detail and detail is amazing in every piece. Whether its fine jewelry or detailed statues, lost wax precision aluminum investment casting helps craftsmen create works of art that will last centuries, without faltering in their beauty and stricture. At Runpeng Precision Hardware, we offer high quality metal fabrication, lost wax casting and gear services which will not disappoint you displaying the beauty and precision from the lost wax casting Chinese art.