Wax is injected in aluminum die to make 1 pattern

wax injection die

Wax pattern
wax pattern

Assembled wax "tree"

tree assembly

Robotic dipping

robotic dipping

Prime coating of shell

first coats

Backup coating of shell

last coats

Steam autoclave shell removal

wax removal

Shells with wax removed

dewaxed ceramic molds

Ceramic shells are "fired"

fire ceramic molds

Hydraulic assisted pouring

pouring molten metal

Automatic grinder

degate grinder

Fixtured gate removal

fixtured gate removal

Finished casting

finished casting