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Quick Facts & General Tolerances
This two page brochure is designed to be printed front and back on US Legal
paper (8.5x14 inches). After printing, fold in half twice. Available in English, French, German and Spanish. Download:
Technical Updates
Introduction to Investment Casting
A brief document describing the basics and history of the process. This two page document is designed to be printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches). Download:
Alloy Brochure
Tables listing the most popular alloys and alloy families and their mechanical
properties. This document is designed to be printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches). Download:
Information for New Buyers
How to Request a Quote for Investment Castings
Simple direct things the buyer needs to supply to get a good quote. This one page document is designed to be printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches). Download:
What Hitchiner Can do for You
Summarizes the types of parts Hitchiner makes, our engineering skills, and shows some parts of different kinds. This four page document is designed to be printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches). Download:
Drawing Details for an Investment Casting
Tells the designer what must be on a drawing for an investment casting. This one page document is designed to be printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches). Download:
Selecting a Metal Alloy and Casting Process
Describes in a general way the things that must be considered in selecting a casting process and alloy. This two page document is designed to be printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches). Download:
Converting Thin Walled Assemblies to Investment Castings
Describes the advantages of investment casting in making thin walled metal parts. This two page document is designed to be printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches). Download:
Quality Control Exceeds Industry Standards
Compares Hitchiner quality controls to those established as normal for
commercial investment castings. This two page document is designed to be
printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches). Download:
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Intermediate Buyer and Designer Information
Advantages of Buying from Hitchiner
Lists the overall capabilities of Hitchiner and the advantages of its unique
technology. This two page document is designed to be printed on US letter paper
(8.5x11 inches). Download:
Designing for Investment Castings
Detailed description about how to design for an investment casting. Includes
design suggestions, tolerances, dimensioning, artwork, etc. This eight page
document is designed to be printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches).
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Selecting a Casting Specification
Describes the main casting specifications which can be used by a customer.
Explains why one type of specification should be used over another. This two
page document is designed to be printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches).
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Notch Sensitivity of High Strength Metals
A description of the mechanical behavior of metals for the more advanced
customer. Very important for low safety margin part design. This four page
document is designed to be printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches).
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Rusting of Stainless Steel
Explains how, when and why stainless steels can rust. Explains how Hitchiner
controls rust in production. This four page document is designed to be printed
on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches). Download:
Hitchiner's CLA (Countergravity) Process
Detailed description of CLA and the advantages of it for making good quality
investment castings. This four page document is designed to be printed on US
letter paper (8.5x11 inches). Download:
Hitchiner Expands Rapid Prototyping
Explains Hitchiner's full across the board service in supplying rapid
prototypes to its customers. This two page document is designed to be printed
on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches). Download:
Advanced Buyer and Designer Information
Customized Service from Hitchiner
Details opportunities available for the development sophisticated applications.
Describes Hitchiner's relationship with Metal Casting Technology, Inc. This two page document is designed to be printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches). Download:
Unique Design Opportunities Presented by Hitchiner's CV Countergravity Casting Process
Explains in detail the CV process and how it can be used as a complement to the
CLA process in making high quality parts. Gives specific examples of CV applications. This four page document is designed to be printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches). Download:
Reactive Alloy Casting Processes
Explains CLI, CLV, and CPV processes and why they are all needed for different
applications for making alloys which contain reactive elements as well as
making titanium alloys for commercial applications. This four page document is
designed to be printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches). Download:
Liquid Hot Isostatic Pressing
Describes the LHIP process. This two page
document is designed to be printed on US letter paper (8.5x11 inches).
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