The fork has two curved arms with broadened ends, a bridge joining the arms and a rear body with a transverse hole. The bridge separates the open fork gap from the window behind it. YTD cast the arms, bridge and rear body together as a single stainless steel component.

Silica sol investment casting reproduced the curved profiles through a wax pattern and ceramic shell. The mould followed the outer contours and the inward-facing surfaces around the fork gap and rear window. These spaces were built into the casting geometry alongside the solid sections surrounding them.

After casting and cleanup, YTD shot-blasted the component and supplied it in its finished delivery condition. The surface has a matte texture across the curved cast profiles.

Shot blasting uses repeated abrasive impacts to clean and texture the surface. On this fork, the inward-facing arm surfaces and the recesses beside the bridge need exposure to the blast as well as the outer faces. Coverage matters because the surrounding geometry can shield recessed areas from direct impact.