Converting intricate machined parts to lost wax precision investment castings can save you £££...


Who are Newby Investment Castings?

NICast is a lost wax investment casting foundry which incorporates W.J. Hooker. It was established in 1959 and is now part of the Newby Foundries Group.

We use the lost wax process to create complex, precision castings that would otherwise be manufactured by expensive machined or fabricated methods. With our team of experts we offer a range of services and advise on design and material specification changes which can eliminate machining to achieve even greater savings.

We supply to various industries including automotive, petrochemical, medical, weapons systems, food processing, aerospace, marine and valve manufacturers.


What are the advantages of investment casting?

-Net shape as cast for many applications
-High structural integrity

-Eliminate multiple and time consuming machining operations
-Relatively low cost tooling
-A wide and varied range of metals can be cast



What are our additional benefits?


-Lead times that are flexible to suit our customers needs
-Both design and rapid prototyping services are available
-Repeatable close tolerances and fine surface finish
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Lost cast processes such as painting, powder coating, polishing and heat treatment are available
-Our commitment to customer needs and our close attention to quality assurance (EN ISO 9001 rev 2000 registered)