Custom 304 Stainless Steel Investment Cast Parts
These custom mechanical components are produced in 304 stainless steel using the silica-sol investment casting process. The process is suited to small and medium-sized parts with complex geometry, integrated ribs, bosses, holes and functional profiles that would be costly to machine entirely from solid stock.
AODSON supports drawing-based OEM production from casting design review through machining and finishing. Typical parts include valve and pump components, housings, brackets, levers, fittings, impeller-style parts, covers and other non-standard industrial hardware.
Typical Product Specifications
| Product type | Custom precision cast mechanical components |
|---|---|
| Material shown | 304 stainless steel |
| Primary process | Silica-sol investment casting |
| Secondary operations | CNC machining, drilling, tapping, deburring and assembly preparation as required |
| Surface options | Shot blasting, pickling and passivation, polishing or project-specific treatment |
| Production basis | Customer drawing, 3D model, sample or approved specification |
| Dimensions and tolerances | Confirmed after drawing and process review |
Representative Casting Shapes
The examples illustrate the range of shapes that can be developed with investment casting, including compact bodies, flanged housings, flow components, brackets, levers, plates and parts with internal or external functional details.
Design and Ordering Considerations
Before quotation, we review wall thickness transitions, fillets, casting feed and gating needs, machining allowance, datum strategy, thread requirements and critical inspection points. Final alloy, dimensional tolerance, surface condition and test plan are agreed against the approved drawing. Where the operating medium or environment is unusually corrosive, the suitability of 304 stainless steel should be reviewed and an alternative alloy may be recommended.
Key Manufacturing Features
- Complex near-net shapes: reduces unnecessary material removal and supports integrated geometry.
- Clean surface potential: silica-sol shells are commonly selected when appearance and detail are important.
- Machining-ready castings: critical bores, faces, threads and locating features can be finished after casting.
- Flexible OEM production: suitable for custom parts developed from drawings, models or approved samples.
- Controlled finishing: deburring, blasting, passivation and polishing can be specified by application.
Applications
- Industrial machinery and automation equipment
- Valve, pump and fluid-control components
- Food-processing and general stainless equipment
- Hardware, brackets, levers and connection parts
- OEM assemblies requiring corrosion-resistant custom shapes
Inspection and Quality Control
Inspection can include material verification, visual and dimensional checks, surface-condition review, machining and thread inspection, and project-specific testing. Non-destructive testing or additional reports can be arranged when identified in the inquiry and confirmed in the order.
OEM Inquiry Information
For an accurate quotation, please send a 2D drawing and 3D model when available, together with material grade, annual quantity, critical tolerances, surface finish, heat-treatment or testing requirements, and the intended service environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you manufacture parts that are not shown in the photos?
Yes. The images are representative examples. New parts are evaluated from your drawing, model or sample before tooling and production are confirmed.
Can critical features be CNC machined after casting?
Yes. Bores, sealing faces, threads, slots and locating surfaces can be machined to the approved drawing when casting alone cannot meet the functional requirement.
Are other stainless steel grades available?
Yes. Alternative stainless and cast alloys may be considered after reviewing corrosion conditions, strength, weldability, temperature and cost requirements.
