Milwaukee Investment Casting Company
Precision Investment Casting Services Near Milwaukee
Quality Castings provides precision investment casting services for Milwaukee manufacturers, OEMs, machine shops and industrial suppliers that need accurate cast components made to specification. Located in Waukesha, about 20 minutes west of Milwaukee, our foundry gives local manufacturers access to experienced casting support, part engineering, tooling, prototyping and quality verification without sourcing from an out-of-state supplier.
We pour ferrous and non-ferrous precision castings in runs from 1 part to 5,000. Our investment casting services are backed by decades of lost wax casting experience, ISO 9001:2015 certification and in-house quality verification services including NDT, chemistry certifications, static balancing and visual inspection.
Request a quote: 262-542-0763
Foundry: 1908 MacArthur Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188
Shop Hours: Monday-Friday (7am - 3pm)
Investment Casting Services for Milwaukee Companies
Quality Castings supports the full part lifecycle for Milwaukee-area customers. Instead of coordinating separately with a casting house, machine shop and testing lab, customers can work with one experienced investment casting company for casting, engineering, tooling, finishing and quality verification.
Precision Investment Casting
Our precision investment casting process creates near-net-shape lost wax castings for complex parts that require consistent detail, tight dimensional control and reliable repeatability. We cast parts to ±.010" on the first inch and ±.003" for each additional inch up to 10".
Part Engineering
Our engineering team uses part engineering, SolidWorks CAD/CAM design, 3D printed prototypes, wax injection molding and scale models to help customers move from concept to production-ready castings. We can review part designs for manufacturability and help identify opportunities to reduce machining, simplify production or improve casting performance.
Rapid Prototyping
Quality Castings provides rapid prototype casting services for customers that need functional, production-intent prototypes before committing to full production tooling. Prototypes can be used for fit testing, performance review and design validation before larger production runs.
Investment Casting Tooling
We build investment casting tooling for one-off custom parts, prototypes and production castings. Our tooling process supports accurate wax patterns and consistent part production for customers that need reliable cast components made to print.
Value Added Services
Quality Castings offers heat treating, CNC machining, fixturing, finishing and polishing. These value added services help customers reduce outside vendor coordination and receive cast parts that are closer to final-use condition.
Quality Verification
Every precision cast component is inspected before final approval. Quality verification services include non-destructive testing, chemical composition testing and certification, static balancing, straightening and final visual inspection.
Why Source Castings Near Milwaukee?
Milwaukee and the surrounding region are home to manufacturers in machinery, food processing equipment, water technology, heavy industry and custom fabrication. For those companies, casting lead times, freight costs and engineering access can affect production schedules.
Working with a Wisconsin investment casting foundry gives Milwaukee manufacturers a practical advantage. Parts do not need to ship across the country before they can be reviewed, adjusted or approved. Engineering questions can be addressed directly. If a design-for-castability change can reduce machining or lower per-part cost, those decisions can happen earlier in the process.
Quality Castings is located in Waukesha, close to Milwaukee, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Franklin, Oak Creek and other Milwaukee-area industrial communities.
"I have been working with this company for years. They are honest, on-time, flexible and produce great castings." -Mike M
Investment Casting Alloys
Quality Castings works with ferrous and non-ferrous alloys for precision investment castings. Common material options include:
Ductile iron is one of the strongest reasons to contact Quality Castings. Few investment casting foundries pour ductile iron, and its nodular graphite microstructure gives customers a part that is tougher and more malleable than gray iron. Ductile iron can also be easier to machine and may replace steel forgings or cast carbon steel in some applications.
For Milwaukee manufacturers that are currently forging, fabricating or machining parts that could be cast more efficiently, our team can review the part and help determine whether investment casting is the right fit.
How Much Does Investment Casting Cost in Milwaukee?
Investment casting cost depends on tooling, alloy, part size, part complexity, production quantity and any secondary services needed after casting. Tooling is typically a one-time cost for the wax pattern die, while the per-part casting price is affected by material, geometry and order volume.
Higher quantities usually lower the per-part cost, but Quality Castings also supports short production runs. Because we cast quantities from 1 to 5,000 parts, customers are not forced into large minimum orders that do not match their actual demand.
Quotes are free. Send a print, CAD model or STEP file and our team can price the job.
Call 262-542-0763 to request a quote.
What Does the Investment Casting Process Look Like?
Send the Print, CAD Model or Sample Part
Customers can start with a print, CAD model, STEP file or existing legacy part. Our team reviews the project and provides tooling and per-part pricing based on the casting requirements.
Engineering Review
Our team reviews the design for castability, dimensional requirements, alloy selection and cost-reduction opportunities. This step helps identify potential issues before tooling and production begin.
Tooling and Prototypes
Wax injection tooling is built for the part. When needed, 3D printed or cast prototypes can be produced for functional testing before the project moves into production.
Casting Production
Parts are cast in the selected alloy, with production runs available from 1 part to 5,000 parts.
Verification and Finishing
After casting, parts can move through NDT, chemistry certifications, static balancing, machining, heat treating, finishing and final inspection.
Pickup or Delivery
Quality Castings serves Milwaukee-area customers from our Waukesha foundry and can support local pickup or delivery options based on the project.
Milwaukee-Area Cities Served
Quality Castings serves manufacturers across the Milwaukee metro, including Milwaukee, West Allis, Wauwatosa, West Milwaukee, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Franklin, Oak Creek, Cudahy, Glendale and Waukesha County. We also serve customers throughout Wisconsin, including Milwaukee and Appleton, as well as Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, the Midwest and nationwide.
Industries We Serve
Milwaukee-area OEMs, manufacturers and job shops turn to Quality Castings for cast components used in food processing equipment, wastewater treatment, plumbing fixtures, automotive, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, marine and military applications.
We also serve customers in industrial tooling, industrial mixing, aeration, construction and artwork. Quality Castings also casts industrial propellers from 3" to 20" diameters in 2, 3 and 4-blade configurations, along with custom bronze, aluminum, steel and brass statues, memorials and specialty castings.
Investment Casting FAQ
Do you handle small production runs or only high-volume production?
Quality Castings handles both. We cast quantities from a single part to 5,000 parts, so customers can source prototype, short-run and production castings from one foundry.
What tolerances can investment casting hold?
Our investment castings can be held to ±.010" on the first inch and ±.003" for each additional inch up to 10". For surfaces or dimensions that need tighter control, our in-house CNC machining can finish critical features after casting.
Can you certify material chemistry?
Yes. Quality Castings provides chemical composition testing and certifications, along with non-destructive testing, static balancing and final inspection. These quality verification services help ensure finished castings meet the requirements of the application.
Can investment castings replace forgings or weldments?
In many applications, yes. Ductile iron, stainless steel and other investment casting alloys may help replace forged, machined or fabricated components when the geometry, strength requirements and production volume make casting a better fit. Send the part or print and our team can review whether investment casting makes sense.
How fast can we see a prototype?
Prototype timing depends on part complexity, tooling requirements and material selection. Our rapid prototyping services use 3D printing, wax injection and production-intent casting methods to help customers test parts before full production.
Request Investment Casting Services Near Milwaukee
Quality Castings provides ISO 9001:2015 certified investment casting services for Milwaukee manufacturers and industrial customers throughout Wisconsin. With decades of lost wax casting experience, in-house quality verification and production runs from 1 to 5,000 parts, our team can help with prototype castings, production castings, tooling, machining, finishing and testing.
