Investment Casting Institute

Investment Casting Institute The Investment Casting Institute is a manufacturer's trade association, serving the IC industry.

Call for Entries: ICI 2026 University Casting Contest – Win $2,500 🏆This year’s challenge is to design and cast a decora...
06/24/2026

Call for Entries: ICI 2026 University Casting Contest – Win $2,500 🏆
This year’s challenge is to design and cast a decorative, functioning accent lamp that showcases creativity, craftsmanship, and the unique capabilities of the investment casting process.
✅ $2,500 cash prize awarded to the winning entry
✅ One year of individual ICI membership for all participants
✅ Full access to the ICI Technical Conference & Expo (October 25–28, 2026)
✅ National exposure with castings judged and displayed at the conference
📅 Submission Deadline: July 1, 2026
Entry forms may be downloaded at https://www.investmentcasting.org/university-casting-contest.html

The June FOUNDRY issue features a global investment casters resource guide including case studies, capabilities and mark...
06/19/2026

The June FOUNDRY issue features a global investment casters resource guide including case studies, capabilities and markets served. Plus, explore highlights from the EICF Conference in Seville, celebrate the achievements of industry leaders, read inspiring foundry success stories from Shellcast and Brost Foundry, and preview the upcoming Technical Conference & Expo in Grand Rapids. This issue delivers practical knowledge, industry connections, and inspiration for every investment casting professional.
https://www.investmentcasting.org/incast-current.html

The Investment Casting Institute is accepting abstracts for the 2026 Technical Conference & Expo.  Below are areas where...
06/09/2026

The Investment Casting Institute is accepting abstracts for the 2026 Technical Conference & Expo. Below are areas where member companies and technical committees have expressed strong interest for this year’s program:

High-Value Topics
• Advanced melt practices and metal quality control
• Refractory innovation and burnout optimization
• Dimensional accuracy and tolerance management
• AM-enabled workflow improvements
• Automation of shell building, de-wax, and finishing
• Digital twins, rigor in simulation, and model-to-casting correlation
• Case studies showing quantifiable improvements in cost, throughput, or defect reduction
• Standardized training, certification, and workforce development frameworks

Abstract deadline: July 1, 2026
Submit abstract to Nora D'Ambra at [email protected]

Accepted authors will present in person at the 2026 ICI Technical Conference & Expo. We encourage you to share your work and help shape the technical direction of this year's conference.

The ICI is pleased to welcome Forged Path Automation as a new Supplier Member.  Forged Path Automation specializes in ad...
06/08/2026

The ICI is pleased to welcome Forged Path Automation as a new Supplier Member. Forged Path Automation specializes in advanced manufacturing solutions for the gas turbine industry. They help manufacturers in this complex and competitive sector by increasing throughput, reducing operating costs, and improving quality through process automation and precision manufacturing services. Forged Path Automation delivers complete, turnkey process robotic cell solutions — from system design and tooling to installation, programming, training, and long-term support.

Process Control Seminar: Register! June 10-11thHave you faced a problem that comes and goes even though you didn’t chang...
05/22/2026

Process Control Seminar: Register! June 10-11th
Have you faced a problem that comes and goes even though you didn’t change anything? Do you have parts that run at 95% yield one week and 62% the next? Do your scrap rates rise and fall with the seasons?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, Process Control is for you! The ICI’s Process Control Seminar will demonstrate sensible tools you can use to identify and reduce variation in your process, leading to predictable results and less scrap.

Our team of industry veterans from foundries and suppliers will share the knowledge they have accumulated through years of hands-on experience. Join us in Cleveland on June 10th and 11th to learn how to apply these methods in your own plant - with tools that will help at all levels from operator to technician, engineer, manager, and executive.

Register here: https://www.investmentcasting.org/processcontrol.html

Don’t miss the May issue of INCAST Magazine which celebrates milestones from investment casting industry leaders like Ra...
05/20/2026

Don’t miss the May issue of INCAST Magazine which celebrates milestones from investment casting industry leaders like Ransom & Randolph, Ajax TOCCO, Oroflex Pin Technologies, and the newest ICI member, SeAH Superalloy Technologies. Also look for an article from EICF's Executive Director, Carlos Olabe, on how investment casting companies can use the evolving Balanced Scorecard framework to turn strategy into measured success. Plus, get the latest news from Forecast International.

https://www.investmentcasting.org/incast-current.html

AM4IC Webinar May 20: Improved Process to Burn Out Printed Patterns Except for printed wax patterns, all printed pattern...
05/12/2026

AM4IC Webinar May 20: Improved Process to Burn Out Printed Patterns

Except for printed wax patterns, all printed patterns must be burned out of the shell. To ensure complete combustion, each mold is typically vented to allow for airflow through the mold during burnout. After burnout, the shell is cooled to room temperature to remove any ash remaining in the shell and patch vents, typically adding a day to the process. BCT Cast Products has developed a process to achieve complete burnout without having to cool the shell to remove ash and patch vents. Their process saves time and labor compared to the normal process while reducing the risk of failure.
Join us on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 1 – 2 pm ET to learn more. Contact Nora D'Ambra at [email protected] for registration information. This is an ICI Members Only event.

Process control is the foundation of quality, reliability, and efficiency in investment casting — and registration is no...
04/28/2026

Process control is the foundation of quality, reliability, and efficiency in investment casting — and registration is now open for the Investment Casting Institute's 2026 Process Control Seminar.

The seminar is structured into four key sections covering the full production flow:

• Introduction to Process Control — principles and why it matters in investment casting
• Wax Areal — strategies for consistency and quality in wax pattern production
• Shell Area — techniques for optimizing shell building and reliability
• Dewax, Burnout, and Casting — actionable knowledge for these critical stages

June 10–11, 2026
Crowne Plaza Cleveland Airport, Middleburg Heights, OH
Complimentary shuttle to and from the Cleveland Airport

Register: https://www.investmentcasting.org/processcontrol.html

Heading to Allentown next week!The Investment Casting Institute is hosting a Regional Meeting on Monday, May 4 at the Hy...
04/27/2026

Heading to Allentown next week!

The Investment Casting Institute is hosting a Regional Meeting on Monday, May 4 at the Hyatt Place / Hyatt House in Allentown, PA - open to the entire industry, regardless of membership status. No charge to attend.

A quick look at the program:

• Wax Room Practices — Ron Clarke, Paramelt
• Project Overview — Paul Finelt, Concurrent Resources
• Consistency vs. Tradition: Manufactured Materials in a Mined-Material World — Darren King
• Overview of CERA-MET, LLC — David Bertram

The day wraps with a guided tour of the Cera-Met facility in Bethlehem, PA

The ICI is pleased to welcome DAI Ceramics LLC as a new Supplier Member.  DAI Ceramics, LLC manufactures ceramic cores a...
04/22/2026

The ICI is pleased to welcome DAI Ceramics LLC as a new Supplier Member. DAI Ceramics, LLC manufactures ceramic cores and related casting components for equiax, DS, and single crystal casting processes for aerospace, IGT, medical, and industrial/automotive applications. Ceramic cores range from simple extruded and machined designs to injection molded cores of high geometric complexity. Casting components include several available material grades of ceramic filters, plugs, covers, rods, and crucible liners. Our highly capable team has direct casting process experience which facilitates efficient collaboration in both new product design/introduction and continuous improvement of in-service core products. DAI Ceramics delivers exemplary product quality, on-time delivery, service, support, and responsiveness to ensure that our customers are consistently delighted.

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Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
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