What is the lead time for large sand-cast components?
Due to the complexity of large-scale mold preparation and vacuum melting, lead times typically range from 14 to 18 weeks, including pattern making and NDT verification.
ForceBeyond provides high-capacity Industrial Titanium Sand Casting for large-scale, corrosion-critical components. Specializing in ASTM B367 grades, our co-owned facilities produce heavy-walled castings for pump housings, valve bodies, and heat exchanger components. By utilizing advanced vacuum-rammed graphite and sand molding techniques, we deliver titanium components up to 60 inches (1,500mm) in diameter, offering the ultimate protection for aggressive chemical and marine environments.
While investment casting is limited by wax tree sizes, our sand casting process is designed for the “Heavyweights” of the industrial sector. We utilize specialized molding media to minimize the “Alpha-Case” reaction typically associated with large titanium pours.
| Feature | Industrial Sand Casting | Precision Investment Casting |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Part Size | Up to 60″ (1,500mm) | Up to 24″ (600mm) |
| Typical Wall Thickness | 0.180″ – 3.00″+ | 0.060″ – 0.500″ |
| Geometric Complexity | Moderate to High | Extreme |
| Surface Finish | 250–500 RMS | 63–125 RMS |
| Ideal Application | Pump/Valve Bodies | Turbine Blades/Implants |
ForceBeyond’s integrated network ensures that even the largest castings meet the precision requirements of modern industrial systems.
Large sand castings require significant “roughing” to reach final tolerances. Our co-owned machining centers are equipped with high-torque, large-envelope CNC mills specifically calibrated for the scale of sand-cast components.
If your industrial project requires the surface finish or thin-wall capabilities of aerospace hardware, we can pivot your design to our Titanium Investment Casting for a higher-precision near-net-shape solution.
We cast a wide range of titanium alloys designed to withstand the world’s most aggressive environments, from desalination plants to offshore oil platforms.
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Due to the complexity of large-scale mold preparation and vacuum melting, lead times typically range from 14 to 18 weeks, including pattern making and NDT verification.
While HIP is always recommended for maximum integrity, many industrial pump and valve applications can meet performance specs without it, provided they pass 100% Radiographic (X-Ray) inspection.
Yes. We can work from existing wood or plastic patterns, or our engineering team can reverse-engineer your legacy part using 3D scanning to create new high-durability pattern equipment.