Graphicast, Inc.

What Graphicast, Inc. does

Graphicast, Inc. is a US-based precision metal casting company founded in 1978 and headquartered in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The firm operates as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with employees holding 35% of the company since 1996. Its core capability is graphite mold permanent mold casting using a proprietary LTA (Low Turbulence Auto-fill) process with ZA-12 zinc-aluminum alloy, producing net and near-net shape parts with tolerances of ±0.005 inches per inch and surface finish better than 125 RMS. The company produces volumes of 100 to 20,000 parts annually, positioning itself in the low-to-medium volume niche where traditional die casting (high tooling cost, long lead time) and sand casting (lower quality) are economically disadvantaged. Production runs are supported by in-house CNC machining, secondary finishing, and assembly services. The company's products and processes are ISO 9001:2015 certified and conform to REACH and RoHS standards.

Graphicast serves OEM customers across medical equipment (its primary vertical), industrial machinery and automation, laboratory and scientific equipment, electronics and computer systems, and instruments and controls. Named enterprise customers include Smith & Nephew (Werewolf Coblation System components), a semiconductor manufacturing equipment OEM, National Optronics (lens-cutting machine parts), medical imaging and COVID-19 testing equipment manufacturers, and laboratory analytical equipment makers. The company has earned supplier award nominations and was designated an essential manufacturer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven. Revenue streams include custom metal casting services, CNC machining, secondary machining and finishing, and graphite mold tooling. Tooling is a one-time charge of approximately $2,500, materially below die casting alternatives. Pricing is supported by a free online Ballpark Part Estimator and a complimentary casting sample program for qualified prospects, while sales are conducted through a national network of experienced sales engineers using a consultative approach targeting OEM engineers and product managers. In December 2024, Graphicast extended its CNC machining services beyond casting customers to the broader industrial market, opening a new channel for revenue growth.

Name

Graphicast, Inc.

Legal name

Graphicast, Inc.

Website

https://graphicast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Graphicast, Inc. is a US-based precision metal casting company that uses proprietary graphite mold (LTA) technology and ZA-12 zinc-aluminum alloy to produce low-to-medium volume components (100-20,000 parts/year) for OEM customers in medical, industrial, semiconductor, and laboratory equipment markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Metal Casting

NAICS

Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting) (331529)

SIC

Nonferrous Foundries (Castings) (3360)

akta.pro primary industry

Casting, Stamping & Fabrication (OEM/ODM) (CRAKAIAF)

Keywords

• Precision metal casting
• Graphite mold casting
• CNC machining services
• Zinc alloy castings
• OEM contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Jaffrey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Casting Services: Primary revenue stream from providing graphite mold casting services using ZA-12 alloy. Services include design assistance, prototype development, casting production, and secondary machining. Production volumes range from 100 to 20,000 parts annually.
2. CNC Machining Services: Precision CNC machining services offered to both existing casting clients and the broader industrial market. Services include milling, drilling, tapping, surface finishing, and assembly operations. Recently expanded to serve machined parts of various materials beyond just precision castings.
3. Secondary Machining & Finishing: In-house secondary operations including CNC machining, deburring, tumbling, chromate conversion coatings, painting, powder coating, and assembly services. These are integrated services that eliminate the need for multiple vendors.
4. Tooling and Mold Production: Production and maintenance of graphite permanent molds. A one-time charge covers the cost of producing the original mold as well as ongoing mold maintenance. Design changes can be incorporated quickly and inexpensively.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Graphicast provides custom precision metal casting services using proprietary LTA (Low Turbulence Auto-fill) graphite permanent mold technology with ZA-12 zinc-aluminum alloy, targeting low to medium-volume production runs of 100 to 20,000 parts annually for OEM customers. The integrated offering includes design assistance, prototype development, casting production, and in-house CNC machining and secondary finishing services under a single-source quality system.

Product overview

Graphicast, Inc. is a turnkey provider of finished metal components utilizing a proprietary graphite mold casting process with ZA-12 zinc-aluminum alloy. The company's core offerings consist of Custom Metal Casting Services (powered by LTA technology), CNC Machining Services, Secondary Machining & Finishing, and Low & Medium Volume Manufacturing Services. These services work together as an integrated manufacturing solution: the core graphite mold casting process produces net/near-net shape parts, which are then finished through in-house CNC machining and secondary operations. The company serves OEM customers requiring precision components in volumes of 100 to 20,000 parts annually, with additional supporting tools including a cost estimator and CAD data transfer services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Metal Casting Services Graphicast's primary service using proprietary LTA (Low Turbulence Auto-fill) graphite permanent mold technology combined with ZA-12 zinc-aluminum alloy to produce precision metal castings for OEM customers. Optimized for production volumes of 100 to 20,000 parts annually with design-to-sample turnaround of 4–6 weeks.
• CNC Machining Services Precision CNC machining services utilizing state-of-the-art equipment including Haas VF-series and Mazak machining centers. Historically offered to existing casting clients, and as of late 2024 expanded to the broader industrial market for low to medium-volume precision machined parts of various materials.
• Secondary Machining & Finishing

Quantifiable outcome

• Design to samples in 4-6 weeks (vs. months for traditional methods)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Impro Industries: Global precision investment casting and machined components supplier serving automotive, industrial, and aerospace customers. Comparable to Graphicast in producing precision metal components for OEM customers with integrated machining, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Phillips Precision Inc. Specialty zinc and aluminum precision die caster serving medical, industrial, and electronics OEMs with low- to medium-volume runs. Directly comparable to Graphicast in material focus (zinc-aluminum alloys), customer profile, and low-to-medium production volume sweet spot.
• Metaltek International: Nonferrous foundry offering sand, investment, centrifugal, and continuous casting across bronze, aluminum, and zinc alloys for industrial OEMs. Comparable to Graphicast as a nonferrous foundry serving similar end markets, though it spans multiple casting processes and is larger in scale.
• Cast Products Inc. Nonferrous foundry producing aluminum, zinc, and bronze castings using permanent mold, sand, and die casting for industrial OEMs. Comparable to Graphicast in nonferrous alloy focus, custom OEM manufacturing model, and integrated secondary machining offerings.
• Dynacast: Global precision die caster producing zinc, aluminum, and magnesium components for medical, automotive, and industrial OEMs. Closest comparable to Graphicast in target customer base, low-volume precision focus, and multi-process zinc/aluminum capability, though it relies primarily on die casting rather than graphite molds.

Broad incumbents

• Magna International: Global tier 1 automotive supplier with extensive metal forming, casting, and machining capabilities across multiple processes and alloys. Comparable to Graphicast as an OEM component manufacturer, though far larger and focused on automotive rather than medical/industrial low-volume work.
• Precision Castparts Corp: Berkshire Hathaway-owned global leader in investment castings, forgings, and fabricated components for aerospace, power, and industrial markets. Comparable to Graphicast in producing high-precision cast metal components for regulated OEM customers, but at vastly larger scale and primarily serving aerospace rather than medical/industrial.
• Shiloh Industries: Publicly traded precision metal casting and stamping provider (aluminum, magnesium, steel) primarily serving automotive OEMs. Comparable to Graphicast as a precision metal components supplier to OEMs, but operates at much larger scale with broader process portfolio and automotive-centric customer base.

Emerging players

• Velo3D: Metal additive manufacturing company specializing in laser powder bed fusion for complex, high-value metal parts in aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable to Graphicast as a competing technology for producing low-volume, high-precision metal components for OEM customers in regulated end markets.
• Desktop Metal: Metal additive manufacturing company offering binder jetting and other 3D printing systems targeting low- to medium-volume production of metal parts. Comparable to Graphicast as an emerging substitute for traditional casting in the low-volume precision parts market that Graphicast currently serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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