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Question by MUHAMMAD ALI M: how to fabricate a investment casting die?
how is the steel mold used in investment casting produced. the mold used in the process of fabricating the patterns(Wax replicas of the desired castings by injection molding.)
the steps on designing the die. have drawn the product on CATIA sofware. the problem is on the design of the core and cavity also the runner and such.

Best answer:

Answer by Lee G
Generally, they would be machined. It would also be typical to make them of aluminum rather than steel, as the strength of steel isn’t needed and aluminum is easier to machine.

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