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Isostatic pressing vs vibro casting: which process suits your melt

By the Magna technical team · August 2026 · 1 min read

Isostatic press forming a crucible

Isostatic pressing applies equal pressure from every direction, producing a uniform, dense wall that behaves consistently from the first melt to the last. It suits the full material range and capacities up to around 370 kg.

Vibro casting builds larger shapes by vibrating a castable body into a mould, and takes alumina crucibles up to 1,000 kg of steel. The right route depends on your capacity, material and how the crucible is used.

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