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


Who are W.J.Hooker?

W.J.Hooker Ltd. is an investment casting foundry which is part of the Newby Group.  We use the lost wax process to create complex, precision castings that would otherwise be intricately machined at a high cost.


What do we do?

We specialise in helping manufacturers reduce the cost of making their product. Our technical experts can offer advice on the best metal production process for components and from their experience, often propose design changes which can result in a cost reduction of more than 50%.


What are the advantages of investment casting?

-Reduced number of components

-Eliminate multiple and lengthy machining operations
-Avoid expensive tooling
-Avoid waste material



What are our other benefits?


-Our investment casting lead times are the lowest in the industry at 4-5 weeks.
-Emergency supplies can be even quicker, as little as 10 days for small quantities.
-Castings can be supplied to your door.
-We offer various services from prototyping to medium scale production.
-We can produce castings in a wide variety of metals.
-Low cost aluminium, resin or rubber tooling to suit application.
-Tolerances as cast are held to
±0.13 per 25mm.
-Net shape as cast for many applications.
-High structural integrity.



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