8/10/2021 Standard Specification for Casting Dimensions, Tolerance by MicroMelt

Tolerance level is something that calculates and figures out the exact and correct values for which an investment cast according to the given specification,
reaches a maximum point without getting damaged by any means. The tolerance can be specified in many dimensions and in many suitable industrial ways, by
which a buyer can deduce and co relate according to the required specification and be assured about the maximum ratings or tolerance accordingly.

We are Micro Melt Pvt. Ltd, an ISO certified 9001:2008 company dealing and manufacturing quality investment casting and metallic shaped instruments
according to the given specifications. We have a set of lists, from which a person or a company can correlate the charts so as to match their requirements. The
levels and different specified tolerances and its variants are listed below as follows:

SURFACE FINISH CONCENTRICITY

As-cast finishes will vary with alloy specified but generally fall within The larger the outside diameter becomes, the closer to concentric an inside
the range quoted. For a ground finish an allowance of 0.010 in. diameter can be cast.
(0.25mm) should be made. Mechanical correction can normally be made where wall thickness is thin
enough to allow plastic deformation.
C.I.A. value
Metal Micro-inches Eccentricity (mm)
O.D.(mm) I.D. (mm)
As-cast Machined
As-cast Corrected
Stainless Steels 90-126     60-125  18.75 6.25 ±0.100     ±0.100
Cobalt Chrome Alloys 80-100     50-100 25.00 12.50 ±0.125     ±0.125
Carbon Steels 90-125     60-125 37.50 18.45 ±0.200     ±0.200
50.00 25.00 ±0.250     ±0.200
GENERAL TOLERANCES
ROUNDNESS
Shape and alloy selected will influence accuracies achieved but values
given are normally accepted through out the investment casting For solid bars roundness is affected by solidification stresses and tolerance
industry. required increases nearly in proportion to diameter, inline with usual 'Lost
Wax' tolerances.
  Dimension   Tolerance Values shown are for as-cost roundness on inside and outside diameters of
tubes of varying sizes. Wall thickness is important and tighten tolerance can
  Upto 25 mm   ±0.25mm be obtained by mechanical correction if desired.

  Above 25 mm   ±0.25mm/25mm
O.D. (mm) Tolerance (mm) I.D. (mm) Tolerance (mm)
Closer tolerance may be held on selected dimensions following design
evaluation. 12.50 ±0.25 upto 6.25 ±0.30
STRAIGHTNESS 25.00 ±0.50 6.25-12.50 ±0.40

There are practical limits to straightness which can be achieved but 12.50-
37.50 ±0.60 ±0.50
mechanical straightning can reduce variations. 25.00

Casting Length As-cost Corrected ±0.50

above
50.00 ±0.75

25 mm ±0.50 mm ±0.25 mm 25.00

(per 25 mm)
50-100 mm ±0.75 mm ±0.50 mm
100-150 mm ±1.00 mm ±0.50 mm MINIMUM SECTION THICKNESS
150 mm ±1.50 mm ±0.62 mm Wall thickness will depend upon area of casting and alloy selected. The
following values are of guide from general experience.
FLATNESS
Material Minimun wall thickness obtainable
Flatness is also affected by dimensions of investment casting. 18/8 stainless steels 1.62 mm
Addition of ribs will minimize bowing, twisting and distortion and
25/12 stainless steels 1.50 mm
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8/10/2021 Standard Specification for Casting Dimensions, Tolerance by MicroMelt
mechanical straightning will reduce variations where necessary. Carbon steels 2.25 mm
Cobalt-Chrome alloy 1.12 mm
Casting Length As-Cast Corrected
25 mm ±0.20 mm ±0.10 mm PARALLEL SECTIONS

50 mm ±0.37 mm ±0.15 mm Parallelism can be maintain by adding fire-bars to minimize distorsions.

Values shown are typical tolerances for various gap-widths between parallel
75 mm ±0.50 mm ±0.20 mm sections per inch cost.
100 mm ±0.62 mm ±0.25mm
Tolerance(mm)
Gap (mm) Corrected
CAST HOLES As-cast
6.25 ±0.075 ±0.075
Depth (D) and Diameter(d) of hole must allow for adequate
penetration of investment material. Values given show usual limits for 12.50 ±0.125 ±0.100
cast holes but pre-formed ceramic cores allow this restrictions tobe
exceeded, although usually at increased cost. 18.65 ±0.150 ±0.100
25.00 ±0.175 ±0.125
Through holes
Diameter (d) mm Maximum Depth (D) mm OTHER FEATURES :
3.17-6.35             D upto 1.5 d
Angles : Angular tolerance to ±1/2° (Closer by mechanical corrections).
6.35-12.70           D upto 3.0 d Symbols : Latters, Numbers, etc., can be reproduce in relief or inset.
12.70                   D upto 5.0 d Serrations, Splines and Gear Teeth may be cast in certain instances subject
to prior agreement.
Blind Holes
Diameter (d) mm Maximum Depth (D) mm
4.76-12.70      D upto 1.5d
12.70              D upto 2.0 d 
 
 

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