Numerous factors influence the total cost of a finished casting, ranging from design to type of metal to the type of price quotation.
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Castings Around Town
September 26, 2019Whether it’s theft-proofing products, earthquake-resistant pipes, innovative components for fire hydrants, or attractive lighting options, castings are a major part of municipal infrastructure.
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Industry research projects spur casting development and drive new applications.
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Metal Casting Design & Purchasing Announces Relaunch, New Name
With the November/December relaunch of Metal Casting Design & Purchasing you will see a new magazine called Casting Source: The Leading Resource for the Metalcasting Supply Chain.
Truck Performance Improved With Casting Conversion
When a complex 17-piece steel weldment that was difficult to fixture began experiencing warpage and corrosion issues, it was time to change. The truck manufacturer OEM looked into converting the front bracket extension structure into a cast part.
Revisiting Metalcasting’s Fascinating History
Whether you are new to your role as a specifier, designer or buyer of metal castings, or have been in your position for many years, we thought you might appreciate a brief summary of the history of the foundry industry.
Record Number of Companies Report New Reshoring in 2018; Strongest in Casting Intense Industries
In 2018, the number of US companies reporting new reshoring and foreign companies reporting FDI (foreign direct investment) was at the highest level in recorded history, and the highest rates of reshoring have been in casting intense industries such as transportation equipment, appliances and mac