and traditional methods allowed for a more efficient and reliable production workflow, meeting both technical and timeline demands. The single-piece cast design
demonstrated ten times the durability of the original component, performing flawlessly in endurance tests. The new design also reduced machining time from 30+ minutes per part down to 2 minutes, lowering labor and equipment costs and eliminating assembly steps that further reduced production expenses. The result was not just a better
product but a more efficient, reliable process.
See Digital Cast in Action: Castem at the WCIC Tour As part of the World Conference on Investment
“Yoshimura has used casting in many of our components over
the years, however, the tooling costs and timeframes involved have made cast parts difficult to incorporate into our initial Product Development process. Castem’s Digital Cast process has removed these challenges, where the reduced cost, increased speed, and high accuracy have allowed Yoshimura to incorporate the advantages of cast components from the start of the development process.”
– Eric Steen R&D Manager, Yoshimura
Casting (WCIC) in Kobe,
Japan, Castem will open its Fukuyama facility for tours. Attendees will see firsthand how Digital Cast integrates additive manufacturing into traditional processes to produce high-performance components like the manifold flange. Castem’s expertise in applying
modern technologies to solve real-world manufacturing challenges highlights their role as an innovator in the investment casting industry.
February 2025 ❘ 21 ®
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