Alloys for any Application
Stainless Steel
Investment Casting
IPC Foundry Group offers comprehensive stainless steel precision casting solutions for medium to large-sized businesses. With two domestic foundries, a network of machining and finishing partners, and an international partner foundry at our disposal, you can expect a hassle-free production run with perfectly cast components every time.
Casting 101
A Quick Look at
Stainless Steel
Known for its wear and corrosion resistance and stunning good looks, stainless steel is a versatile alloy used by dozens of industries. Learn more about Stainless Steel by browsing these dropdowns.
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Cast stainless steel is commonly used in automotive components, food processing equipment, kitchenware, medical equipment, pump and valve components, marine equipment, and machinery due to its exceptional corrosion resistance, high strength, sharp aesthetics, and ability to withstand high temperatures.
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Corrosion Resistance
Wear Resistance
Durability in extreme environments
Beautiful surface finishes
Easy to clean/Hygienic
Nearly 100% recyclable at the part’s end-of-life
Consistent parts with tight design tolerances
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Stainless steel is well-known for its exceptional corrosion resistance, making it a popular choice when your part is tested in challenging environments.
This resistance is due to the presence of chromium in the steel, which forms a thin oxide layer on the surface when exposed to oxygen. This oxide layer acts as a protective barrier, preventing the steel from rusting or corroding when in contact with moisture, acids, or other corrosive substances. As a result, stainless steel is highly durable. It can maintain its appearance and structural integrity in challenging environments, making it a favored material in numerous industries, including construction, automotive, medical, food processing, and beyond.
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Due to its unique composition, stainless steel is known for its exceptional wear resistance. The same chromium addition that provides its corrosion resistance also helps prevent abrasion and wear on the steel. From medical instruments to automotive components, stainless steel is a mainstay in dozens of industries because it can take a beating and keep performing.
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Good looks & Easy to Maintain
Simply put, stainless steel is beautiful. Its sleek and modern appearance makes it a popular choice not only for its durability but also for its aesthetic appeal. Its smooth and shiny surface is visually appealing and provides a hygienic advantage, making it easy to clean and maintain for years. This feature is especially beneficial in the medical, food, and food processing industries, where cleanliness and sterility are critical.
Our Bread and Butter
Precision Cast Stainless Steels
Stainless steel is one of the most commonly poured alloys in our Utah and Texas foundries. We have categorized our stainless steel offerings and have listed our most frequently poured alloys below. If you're looking for something different, no worries! We pour a wide array of air-melt alloys in our domestic foundries and offer exotic and vacuum-melt alloys through our international partners.
If you have questions about stainless steel, our material options, or any of our services, contact our expert team today!
PPT Hardening Stainless
Precipitation (PPT) Hardening Stainless is a grade of stainless steel that has high strength and exceptional corrosion resistance and allows for easy machining.
Commonly Usage Scenarios:
Defense, Medical, Aerospace, Heavy Machinery, Refrigeration, Paper Processing, Turbine Equipment.
Most Common Pours at IPC
15-5 PH
17-4 PH
25-5 PH
Chromium Stainless (400 series)
This is a martensitic type of stainless steel and has a higher carbon content, making it exceptionally strong and resistant to wear.
Common Usage Scenarios:
Petrochemical, Food Processing, Firearms, Automotive, Medical Instruments and Equipment
Most Common Pours at IPC
410 Stainless
416 Stainless
440C Stainless
CA6NM
Chromium-Nickel Stainless (300 series)
300 series stainless is austenitic and utilized for its easy-to-maintain nature, corrosion resistance, and strength at high temperatures.
Commonly Used in these Industries:
Medical, Mining, Valves, Petrochemical, Food Processing & Services
Most Common Pours at IPC
303 Stainless
304 Stainless
316 Stainless
Carpenter 20 (Alloy 20)
CN7M
Nitronic 60
Your Precision Casting Partner
Why Choose IPC?
With over 45 years of casting experience, top-of-the-line equipment, and tailored manufacturing solutions, you can trust us to get you across the finish line regardless of whether you have a time-tested component or are still in the development stage.
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50 Years of Casting Experience
We have a rock-solid reputation for producing quality parts and providing next-level customer service. Throughout our history, we've offered stainless steel castings for thousands of clients across dozens of industries, including petrochemical, oil and gas, medical, marine, and many more.
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Scalable Casting Solutions
Have variable production needs or a unique manufacturing challenge? Look no further! At IPC Foundry Group, we invest alongside our clients to provide a partner and service you can count on for years to come.
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24/7 Production Cycle
Utilizing our two domestic foundries and top-of-the-line automated investment casting equipment, your production cycle happens 24/7, 365. Count on shorter lead times, competitive pricing, and expertly cast parts.
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Offshoring Made Easy
Interested in offshoring your production? IPC has international partners standing by, enabling you to offshore your components while maintaining communication with our domestic team. No off-hour meetings, no language barrier, just hassle-free precision cast parts.
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All of Your Metalworking Needs in One Place
We are a one-stop shop for all your investment casting needs, from prototyping and production to machining, testing, certification, and shipping. Save time, money, and headaches by doing it all with IPC.
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Foundry FAQs
Why Use Investment Casting
for Stainless Steel?
Precision casting enables us to affordably and accurately reproduce hundreds or even thousands of metal parts that would be impossible or extremely expensive with other metalworking methods. It also allows you to pour metal parts with tight tolerances, overhangs, complex geometry, and silky smooth surface finishes.
Want to learn more about the pros and cons of investment casting? Check out our Casting 101 page, or use the link below to follow the investment casting process from start to finish.
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FAQs
FAQs about Stainless Steel Precision Casting
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Compared to low-alloyed steel, stainless steel is more expensive to cast and produce. However, with the higher price come the perks of less maintenance, corrosion resistance, and oxidation & heat-resistant options for your end product. If your product is subject to more extreme environments, opting for stainless steel may save you money and headaches over the lifetime of the part.
Of note, stainless steel often requires heat treatment post-casting, which can further increase upfront costs.
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We pour stainless steel in three major categories. 300 series, 400 series, and PPT Hardening. Below, we've listed our most common pours within each of these subcategories. If you'd like to explore more material options or learn how we can kickstart your next production cycle, Contact Us
1) 300 Series
- 303 Stainless
- 304 Stainless
- 316 Stainless
- Carpenter 20 (Alloy 20)
- CN7M
- Nitronic 60
2) 400 Series
- 410 Stainless
- 416 Stainless
- 440C
- CA6NM
3) PPT Hardening
- 15-5 PH
- 17-4 PH
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Yes! Stainless steel is a great choice for parts exposed to cold, even in sub-zero applications. Stainless steel is a common choice for use in the food industry, medical industry, and in refrigeration systems.
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Stainless steel is an excellent choice when your part must perform in corrosive or high-wear environments. This includes usage scenarios such as marine industry components, pressure vessels, pumps, valves, refrigeration, bearings, turbine components, aircraft, and military equipment.
Stainless steel is also inherently sterile, which makes it a staple option for
food processing, restaurants/food service, hospital equipment, refrigeration, and other industries where cleanliness is paramount.
Onshore Your Production
Stateside Stainless Steel
Looking to onshore your production? IPC Foundry Group specializes in helping companies bring their production back to the United States with our custom-tailored onboarding process and production cycles.
Tackle UL-Certification, testing, and other finishing work with our US-based foundry network.
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40K sqft production space
3 x 300# and 1 x 50# melt pots.
Max ideal product size – 50# and 24” cubed.
Typical lead time 6-8 weeks
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30K sqft production space
2 x 300# and 2 x 50# melt pots.
Max ideal product size – 40# and 18” cubed.
Typical lead time: 6-8 weeks