Foundry Facilities

Over the years we have realised that no one system or method suits the full range of castings we produce. We like to think we’ve retained the pick of some older methods while embracing the very best of the new technologies. Consequently, when we take on new work we are not limited by a fixed production route. Flexibility and fault tolerance are the cornerstones of our plant design ensuring a consistent quality end product.

Tooling & Pattern Making

3D CAD/CAM using data in all formats

Traditional tooling from technical drawings (2D)

Tools in metal, resin & hard wood

Casting Method & Solidification Simulation

Coremaking Systems

Gas-set resin system (Blown & Hand Filled – Cold Box)

Shell (Hot Box)

3D Printed cores from CAD

Moulding Systems

Greensand – Jolt/squeeze semi-automated

Self-set Resin system (Airset)

Gas-set Resin system (Betaset-Cold Box)

Finishing

Heat Treatment

Shot Blasting

Machining

Polishing

Coating

Testing

Non destructive testing (NDT) –

Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI)

X-ray

CMM Reporting