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Copper Casting

Copper Casting

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High purity copper and refined copper alloy castings engineered for maximum electrical conductivity, high thermal dissipation, and non magnetic performance.

Choosing the Right Copper Casting Process for Your Part

High purity copper and refined copper alloy castings engineered for maximum electrical conductivity, high thermal dissipation, and non magnetic performance.

Why Cast Copper Instead of Machining From Bar Stock

01

High Electrical and Thermal Conductivity

Copper casting delivers up to 98% IACS conductivity in high purity C11000 grades, making it the standard choice for electrical contacts, busbars, and high flux thermal heat sinks.

02

High Hardness and Wear Resistance

Refined copper alloys, including beryllium copper, offer excellent strength and hardness while retaining enough conductivity for demanding industrial machinery applications.

03

Superior Corrosion Resistance

Copper resists fouling, oxidation, and chemical erosion in freshwater, marine, and industrial process environments without a protective coating.

04

Precision Machinability and Plating

Cast copper is post machined to tight tolerances (±0.02mm) and readily electroplated with silver, tin, or gold for optimal surface conductivity, though copper's lower machinability rating compared to leaded brass means we control cutting speed and tooling carefully rather than treating it as a free machining metal.

Copper Casting Production Floor

Classification

Materials

Pure Copper Castings (C11000/C12200)

Delivers maximum electrical and thermal conductivity (95 to 98% IACS), widely used in electrical switchgear, transformer terminals, and cooling plates.

Beryllium and Tellurium Copper Alloys

Formulated with trace elements to achieve high yield strength, spring resilience, high thermal conductivity, and spark safe operation in demanding mechanical environments.

High Density Copper Matrix Castings

Degassed, vacuum poured formulations providing defect free internal grain structures, critical for high voltage and aerospace applications.

Copper Casting Materials
Copper Casting Forming Methods

Forming Method

Investment Casting (Lost Wax)

Ideal for complex, net shape electrical terminals and intricate copper parts with a smooth surface finish (Ra 3.2µm).

Continuous Casting

Produces dense, uniform copper rods, busbar billets, and coil stock with consistent metallurgical purity.

Centrifugal Casting

Used for ring shaped or cylindrical copper bushings and wear rings, maximizing material density and eliminating porosity.

Vacuum Assisted Die Casting

Delivers high precision, low porosity non ferrous copper parts with high production efficiency and minimal wall thickness.

Copper Casting Process Parameters

Engineering specifications and metallurgical tolerances are agreed before pattern cut, assuring exact finished geometry and conductivity.

Parameter
Description
Machining Allowance
Standard 1 to 5mm stock added to critical sealing and contact surfaces for post casting CNC finishing
Electrical Conductivity
Guaranteed 85 to 98% IACS depending on alloy purity, tested via 100% Eddy Current measurement
Linear Shrinkage Allowance
1.5% to 2.5% volume shrinkage factored into CAD pattern design based on specific copper alloy composition
Minimum Wall Thickness
2.0mm for investment casting, 4.0mm for sand casting, ensuring complete melt flow without cold shuts
Surface Roughness
Ra 3.2µm raw investment casting, down to Ra 0.8µm after precision 5 axis CNC post machining
Surface Treatment Options
Silver plating, tin plating, gold flash, chemical passivation, and protective anti tarnish lacquers
Casting Tolerances
ISO 8062 CT4 to CT6 raw casting tolerance, with post machined features held down to ±0.02mm

Copper Casting Production Workflow

Four controlled quality stages, from raw ingot verification to final plated delivery.

Alloy Selection and Ingot Preparation
01

Alloy Selection and Ingot Preparation

We select certified high purity copper ingots (99.9% Cu) and master alloys. Spectrometric verification confirms exact elemental purity before melting.

Tooling and Mold Design
02

Tooling and Mold Design

Using CAD/CAM and thermal mold flow simulation, patterns and ceramic shells are engineered to prevent shrinkage cavities and hot tears.

Degassed Vacuum Melting and Pouring
03

Degassed Vacuum Melting and Pouring

Copper is melted in induction furnaces under inert gas shielding with vacuum degassing, preventing hydrogen porosity and oxidation during pour.

CNC Post Machining and Electroplating
04

CNC Post Machining and Electroplating

Castings are grit blasted, precision CNC machined on key mounting faces, and electroplated with silver or tin to meet exact electrical specs.

Industrial Applications

High performance copper castings serving power electronics, thermal dissipation, and electrical substations.

Electrical and Power Grids

Electrical and Power Grids

Thermal Management and Cooling

Thermal Management and Cooling

High Voltage Switchgear

High Voltage Switchgear

Marine and Heavy Busbars

Marine and Heavy Busbars

Equipment Integration and Systems

Precision cast copper casting components provide essential weight savings, strength, and thermal dissipation for automated hardware.

Device Diagram

Popular Products

Copper Electrical Busbar Casting

Copper Electrical Busbar Casting

Heavy Duty Copper Contact Block

Heavy Duty Copper Contact Block

Copper Heat Sink Plate

Copper Heat Sink Plate

Frequently Asked
Questions?

Copper Casting Technical FAQ
What conductivity levels can Sango guarantee for copper castings?

We guarantee electrical conductivity between 85 and 98% IACS depending on the alloy specified, verified with 100% Eddy Current testing on every batch, not just spot sampling.

Which copper alloys does Sango routinely pour?
How do you eliminate porosity in cast copper?
Can cast copper parts be silver or tin plated?
What is the typical turnaround time for custom copper castings?
Do you supply material test reports with copper orders?