NovaCast Metal Casting Foundry: Sand, Investment & Gravity Die Casting

What makes NovaCast different…

NovaCast combines high levels of hands-on technical expertise in sand casting, investment casting, gravity die casting and disamatic casting of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys with an approachable, customer-focused attitude. We are here to help our customers achieve their metal casting and machining objectives by advising on technical issues, casting processes, metallurgy and supply chain optimisation. Our customers rely on us to take responsibility for quality, budget control and even stock holding of cast components in many cases.

Our work…

NovaCast provides precision cast and machined components across a wide spectrum of markets where high quality castings are required. We have particular expertise in the production of pressure-tight valve and industrial pump components, complex non-ferrous castings, safety-critical components for harsh environments and a wide range of precision castings for many engineering applications. Metals cast include alloys of Carbon and Stainless Steel, Copper, Aluminium, Iron and many others. We also have a full range of testing, machining, surface treatment and finishing options available.

Elements of a Sand Casting Running System

May 28, 2019

The gating system includes all those elements which connect the pouring ladle to the mould. The various elements include: Pouring Basin or cup, Sprue, Sprue Base Well, Runner, Runner Extension, In-gate and Riser. An effective gating system should: Fill the mould cavity completely before the metal starts to solidify Control the speed that metal enters … Read more

Focus on Metal Surface Treatments

April 30, 2019

NovaCast routinely uses a wide range of metal surface treatments on its cast products to enhance their mechanical, electrical or aesthetic properties. Surface treatments and finishes are often applied following surface preparation, usually in the form of fettling, linishing or shot blasting, and any final machining. Here, we focus on the surface treatments most commonly … Read more

Aluminium Bronze in Metal Casting

March 25, 2019

The use of Aluminium Bronze in Metal Casting is widespread as it is a remarkably versatile alloy, conforming to the requirements of BS1400, and created when Aluminium is added to Copper as the primary alloying element with smaller amounts of Nickel and Iron to boost corrosion-resistance. Various grades of Aluminium Bronze are available with the … Read more