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Have you ever used a cost-per-pound analysis to determine the cost and competitiveness of your castings and foundry sources?

A customer of AFS Corporate Member Waupaca Foundry (Marinette, Wisconsin) was looking for a stronger but lighter part while also reducing its cost.

It’s often misunderstood what cost factors are owned by the OEM versus those owned by the foundry.

3D sand printing produces sand mold components without any pattern or core box equipment. The process essentially makes sand molds without the middleman.