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ISO 9001:2015 • PED 2014/68/EU (CE Marking)
ISO 8062-3 & VDG P690 Engineering Standard

Investment Casting Tolerance Calculator

Input nominal blueprint dimensions to calculate achievable linear tolerances and evaluate material savings vs billet machining.

ISO 8062-3 & VDG P690 Standards

Investment Casting Linear Tolerance & DFM Estimator

Input your part dimension to calculate achievable as-cast tolerances, pattern shrinkage allowances, and estimated secondary machining reduction.

mm
Range: 1 mm – 600 mm
Solidification Shrinkage Rate: 2.20% ASTM A351 / 1.4408
Target Casting Tolerance Grade:
Calculated Tolerances & Tooling Shrinkage
2.20% Shrink Grade CT6
Achievable As-Cast Tolerance:
±1.01 mm
For dimension 250 – 400 mm
Total Tolerance Band:
2.02 mm
✓ Ready for direct assembly / near-net-shape
Linear Shrinkage Allowance (ΔL):
+6.60 mm
2.20% Solidification linear contraction
Recommended Wax Die Cavity:
306.60 mm
Oversized pattern die dimension (L + ΔL)

DFM Machining Stock & Material Savings

Recommended Finish Machining Stock: 1.0 – 1.5 mm

Near-net-shape lost-wax casting reduces raw material waste and rough machining cycle times by up to 70% compared to machining from solid bar or billet stock.

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1 Select Target Industry & Part Application

Choose the primary operational environment for your cast component: