New Method 18 Parts per wax shot. Automatic mold allows wax assembly during cycling. Patterns injected with oversized threads. Feeding system injected with parts to reduce assemble labor. Two Passes remove 18 parts.
Close cutoff means less labor grinding gates off.
Oversized cast threads allow rapid chasing much longer die life. Casting A microfilm lens adaptor made as an assembly consisting of 4 parts press fitted together is replaced with a single Investment Casting. The original design consists of 4 parts press fitted together. All parts were machined and press fitted together. Tolerance stackups and assembly variances caused high losses when critical dimensions weren't met.