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Experience the Graphicast Advantage!
● Low Cost Graphite Mold – Approximately $2500
● Economic Advantage With Volumes As Low as 200/yr
● Tool Up Faster Than Die Casting
● Made in the USA
● ISO Certified
Lower Total Cost for Many Applications
Graphite Mold Casting vs. Other Processes
INTRODUCING
CNC MACHINING SERVICES
For over 45 years, we’ve provided CNC Machining Services only to our casting clients. Now, we are offering this same great service—coupled with legendary Graphicast quality—to the larger industrial market.
Innovative, Custom Metal Casting Services
For Better Parts, and a Better Bottom Line
Why Engineers and OEMs Choose Graphicast
Choosing the right manufacturing process can have a significant impact on your production schedule, product quality, and overall project costs. Graphicast has spent decades refining a proprietary casting process that helps manufacturers achieve exceptional results while minimizing tooling expenses and production delays.
- Over 46 years of manufacturing experience
- ISO-certified quality management
- Made in the USA
- Proprietary low-turbulence casting process
- Custom graphite molds with significantly lower tooling costs
- Faster tooling than conventional die casting
- Precision CNC machining available
- Engineering support from concept through production
- Ideal for production volumes from approximately 100 to 20,000 parts
- Rapid prototype and production turnaround
At Graphicast, we make it our mission to offer it all: better parts, with a faster turnaround, at a lower cost.
Low & Medium Volume Manufacturing Solutions Built Around Your Production Needs
Not every manufacturing project requires expensive steel tooling or high-volume production methods. Many OEMs need a manufacturing partner capable of producing hundreds—or several thousand, high-quality components quickly and cost-effectively.
Graphicast specializes in low and medium volume manufacturing, making our process an ideal solution for:
- New product launches
- Bridge production
- Product redesigns
- Legacy replacement components
- Custom OEM parts
- Engineering validation
- Production quantities between 100 and 20,000 parts
Instead of investing tens of thousands of dollars in traditional die casting tooling, our custom graphite molds provide an economical alternative that allows manufacturers to move from design to production much faster while maintaining excellent dimensional accuracy and repeatability.
If your production quantities don’t justify expensive permanent steel tooling, Graphicast may be the ideal manufacturing partner.
Innovative Custom Metal Casting Services
Graphicast provides precision custom metal casting services that combine advanced engineering with decades of manufacturing expertise.
Our proprietary process uses permanent graphite molds and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA-12) alloy to produce complex components with exceptional dimensional consistency, excellent surface finishes, and minimal secondary machining requirements.
Our custom metal casting services are ideal for applications requiring:
- Precision Components: Produce accurate, repeatable parts with tight dimensional consistency for demanding industrial applications.
- Faster Lead Times: Our graphite mold process allows tooling to be produced significantly faster than conventional die casting, helping shorten your product development cycle.
- Lower Tooling Costs: Traditional die casting often requires a substantial upfront investment. Graphicast’s graphite molds dramatically reduce tooling expenses, making low and medium production runs economically practical.
- Reduced Secondary Machining: Near-net-shape castings reduce machining time, material waste, and overall manufacturing costs.
- Long-Term Production Consistency: Our process delivers repeatable quality from first article through production, ensuring every component meets demanding specifications.
The Advantages of Custom Graphite Molds
One of the biggest differences between Graphicast and conventional casting companies is our use of custom graphite molds.
Graphite molds provide a unique balance of affordability, speed, and precision that makes them ideal for low and medium production volumes.
Benefits include:
- Lower tooling investment
- Shorter lead times
- Excellent dimensional stability
- High-quality surface finishes
- Faster product launches
- Reduced manufacturing costs
- Excellent repeatability
- Efficient production for hundreds or thousands of parts
For many applications, graphite mold casting delivers the ideal balance between CNC machining and high-volume die casting.
Precision CNC Machining Services
For more than four decades, Graphicast has provided precision CNC machining to complement our casting operations. Today, we also offer standalone CNC machining services for manufacturers seeking high-quality precision components.
Whether your project requires secondary machining after casting or fully machined parts, our experienced machinists deliver tight tolerances and exceptional quality.
Engineering Support From Concept to Production
Our engineering team works closely with customers during every stage of development, helping optimize designs for manufacturability, reduce production costs, improve performance, and shorten lead times.
Our engineering services include:
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM): We evaluate your part design and recommend improvements that reduce manufacturing costs while maintaining functionality.
- Material Recommendations: We’ll help determine whether ZA-12 and our casting process are the right fit for your application.
- Prototype to Production: From early prototypes to full production runs, we provide scalable manufacturing solutions that grow alongside your project.
Is Graphicast Right for Your Project?
Our process is especially beneficial when your project requires:
- Production volumes between 100 and 20,000 parts
- Lower tooling costs
- Faster product launches
- Domestic manufacturing
- Complex geometries
- High-quality surface finishes
- Engineering collaboration
- Reliable production scheduling
If you’re currently evaluating die casting, investment casting, CNC machining, or other manufacturing processes, our team can help determine the most cost-effective solution.
Learn What Makes Graphicast a Better Choice for Custom Metal Casting
Put 46 Years of CNC Machining Experience to Work for You.
Latest News
Graphicast expands service offering to include CNC Machining
For over 45 years, Graphicast has provided its casting customers with precision CNC Machining services to ensure their products adhered to exacting specifications. Now, as Graphicast continues to expand, we are offering those same CNC Machining services to the larger industrial market.
Our Advantage
Better materials, better processes, and better parts means you receive a rapid turnaround and a lower total acquisition cost.
Custom Metal Castings
Graphicast’s innovative metal casting process allows for rapid turnaround—going from design to samples in 4 to 6 weeks.
Cost Estimator Tool
Looking for a “ballpark” estimate of costs? We’ve got you covered. Try out our Cost Estimator Tool and see how we can provide a lower total acquisition cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is medium-volume manufacturing?
Medium-volume manufacturing typically includes production runs up to approximately 20,000 parts. Graphicast’s graphite mold process is specifically designed to provide economical production within this range.
What are custom graphite molds?
Custom graphite molds are precision-machined permanent molds used to produce high-quality cast metal components. Compared to traditional steel tooling, they offer significantly lower tooling costs and faster production timelines.
How does graphite mold casting compare to die casting?
Graphite mold casting offers lower tooling costs, faster tooling production, and excellent dimensional accuracy for lower production volumes. Die casting is generally more economical only at much higher production quantities.
What industries does Graphicast serve?
We manufacture precision components for OEMs across a wide range of industries, including industrial equipment, electronics, medical devices, defense, telecommunications, robotics, fluid handling, and specialty manufacturing.
Can Graphicast assist with part design?
Yes. Our engineering team works closely with customers to improve manufacturability, reduce production costs, and optimize designs before production begins.
Does Graphicast provide CNC machining?
Yes. In addition to our casting services, we provide precision CNC machining both as a secondary operation and as a standalone manufacturing service.
Ready to Reduce Manufacturing Costs Without Sacrificing Quality? Contact Graphicast Today!
Whether you’re launching a new product, replacing an existing supplier, or looking for a more economical manufacturing process, Graphicast is ready to help.
Contact our team today to discuss your application, request a quote, download technical resources, or use our online cost estimator to see how our innovative graphite mold casting process can help lower your total manufacturing costs while delivering exceptional quality.