Cutting casting costs while maintaining high quality standards engages all segments of the casting process starting with properly designed and built models. Utilising such models and using proper molds can greatly reduce the cost of making wax patterns. This cost is normally the largest component expense of the lost wax casting process. Determining the best flask size to be used can save investment cost and reduce the burnout oven space needed. Attention must be paid to achieving maximum precious metals yield to scrap ratios.

Rigorous attention to even the smallest detail will result in often very substantial cost savings in the production of lost wax castings.

Author: Albert M. Schaler