Evaluation and Analysis

We work with our customers to evaluate designs for parts made as aluminum and steel castings, weldments, and forgings, and target good candidates for re-designs as Ductile Iron (DI) and Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) castings.

Conversions

In many cases, we have been able to help optimize the material/design/processing to reduce cost and weight as well as meet target application performance. We use computer aided engineering tools to help verify our designs.

Casting

We cast prototype castings in quantities up to 50 (depending on part size) and up to 150 lbs. We work with ASTM grades of: Gray Iron, Ductile Iron, Austempered Ductile Iron as well as Carbidic Austempered Ductile Iron. Customized or specialty ferrous alloys can be made available upon request.

In addition to our ferrous alloy capabilities, we are also able to cast nonferrous parts, in alloys including (but not limited to) aluminum, bronze, and brass alloys.

Production

We use available technologies such as: 3D printed patterns and molds, CNC machined patterns, loose patterns, investment casting, and more to provide prototype solutions optimized for cost, quality and speed.

Our Tools

• Two 200-lb. Inductotherm medium frequency induction furnaces powered by a 65kW melt control unit
• Phenolic Urethane No-Bake molding system
• Fusion 360 CAD software
• Investment casting capabilities