Although investment casting is a well-established industrial technology, its potential continues to expand, particularly in producing larger, more complex, and high-performance metal components. In recent years, the process has evolved considerably thanks to advances in materials, simulation tools, and manufacturing equipment.

Balancing volume, quality, and complexity

Today’s market reflects a dual trend in investment casting. On one side, high-volume production has increasingly migrated to Asian markets, where lower labor costs make manual-intensive processes more economical. To offer clients competitive options, Ecrimesa Group has collaborated for over 15 years with trusted suppliers in China, integrating this capability into our global project solutions.

On the other side, demand for smaller batches of highly complex parts is on the rise. This shift is fueled by technological progress, particularly in predictive simulation software that optimizes part behavior during the design phase, reducing errors and improving yields. At Ecrimesa Group, we meet this demand with flexible production lines, delivering anywhere from 20,000 parts per week to custom runs of just 50 parts annually.

Heavy duty components for energy and industry

We regularly manufacture parts exceeding 20 kg, especially for industries such as energy and oil & gas. These components are produced using high-performance stainless steels and comply with AD2000 Merkblatt W0 certification, meeting stringent mechanical and dimensional requirements.

Automotive applications: performance meets efficiency

In the automotive sector, investment casting shines in the production of precision-engineered parts with exceptional surface finish. This makes it possible to deliver fully-finished components ready for immediate assembly, saving time and cost. Our projects include fuel injection systems made from stainless steel, with production volumes reaching 1,000,000 units per year—all completed with machining, heat treatment, and assembly operations where needed.

These examples include EGR systems in stainless steel, PowerTrain systems in carbon or low-alloy steel with heat treatment & locking systems for cabrios in carbon and stainless steel

Hygienic standards in the food industry

Another sector benefiting from investment casting is food processing machinery. The smooth surface quality achievable through this method, combined with the use of certified sanitary materials—makes it ideal for applications where hygiene and corrosion resistance are non-negotiable.

Emerging opportunity: defense sector

One of the most promising growth areas in the last year has been the defense sector, both military and civil. These projects demand a wide variety of high-performance alloys, and Ecrimesa Group’s capabilities are uniquely suited to meet these challenges.

Why Ecrimesa Group?

With over 50 years of expertise, more than 9,000 developed projects, and extensive in-house capabilities in machining, heat treatment, and design simulation, Ecrimesa Group is a trusted partner for companies across industries seeking custom solutions in investment casting.

Discover the possibilities of investment casting with Ecrimesa Group. Let’s shape the future, one part at a time.