Nickel-Based Investment Castings
Desirable for their corrosion and heat resistance, nickel-based castings are used in hundreds of applications where operating temperatures or chemicals would threaten other metals. Bescast utilizes our exceptional design and engineering capabilities to create nickel-based metal castings that are perfect for these kinds of operations.
CURRENT PRODUCTION
Manufacturing Capacity
• 75,000 ft2 manufacturing facility
• 10,000 ft engineering and customer service
• 200+ full-time employees

Alloys Currently Poured on a Production Basis
• 15-5PH
• 17-4PH
• 300 Series
• 400 Series
• MM509
• L605
• X40 (S31)
• WI-52
• HastX
• IN625
• IN713
• IN718
• IN738
• IN792
• MM247
• R77
• R80
• R125
• U500
Quality Certifications
• AS9100 Rev D
• Nadcap
• Heat Treat
• NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) (Radiography & Penetrant)
• Welding
Approved Supplier To:
• Advanced Atomization Technologies
• Collins Aerospace
• Eaton Corporation
• GE Aviation
• Parker Hannifin
• Pratt Whitney Canada
• Prat Whitney America
• Rolls Royce N.A.
• Siemens Energy
• Solar Turbines
• Woodward
Nickel-Based Alloy Castings
Our current lineup of nickel-based alloys includes the highly popular Hastelloy X (HastX). A wrought nickel-based alloy, HastX has exceptional high-temperature strength and resistance to oxidation. Like all nickel-based castings, HastX offers exceptional thermal operating ranges and forming capabilities. Our current list of available nickel-based alloys includes:
- HastX
- IN625
- IN713
- IN718
- IN738
- IN792
- MM247
- R77
- R80
- R125
- U500
Applications for Nickel-Based Metal Castings
While nickel-based metal castings are used by dozens of different industries, they find their home in a handful of applications that utilize their heat resistance effectively. Bescast specializes in applied nickel-based castings for the aerospace and energy sectors. We design and engineer products and prototypes for clients that include nickel-based metal castings for the following components:
- Turbine Blades and Vanes
- Structural Castings
- Open and Closed-Face Impellers
- Heat Exchangers
- Exhaust Systems
- Furnaces
Certified Nickel-Based Castings
Our nickel-based alloy castings utilize the same production and design standards for quality and precision as our other investment castings. As an ISO 9002 certified manufacturer of investment castings, our products meet or exceed a high level of quality standards. Bescast is also NADCAP certified for the development and execution of nickel-based metal castings for the aerospace and defense industries.
Our capabilities allow us to step in and provide consultation and production services at any stage of your product development cycle. Utilizing ProCAST software and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), we can simulate the casting process with a high degree of accuracy. Bescast can provide proofs of concept and prototyping of your nickel-based castings before moving into full production utilizing our massive manufacturing facility.
Contact Bescast for Nickel-Based Metal Castings
With our production capabilities and quality certifications, Bescast is an ideal partner for nickel-based metal castings requiring a high degree of precision. For your projects, you can rely on Bescast to develop and engineer precision inconel investment casting solutions using nickel-based alloys that meet your needs. To learn more about our capabilities or to discuss your next project, contact us and speak with a representative today.
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