A five-piece fabricated prototype part was eating up 30 minutes per piece in welding labor, which wasn’t too smart for the genius concept one manufacturer envisioned. But the ‘ah-ha’ decision to make it a casting poured on almost instant ROI and nearly $100K in annual savings.
Two castings exhibited the strengths of the casting industry in different ways to be named winners of this year’s AFS Casting Competition.
The manufacturer of donut-making equipment relies on North American foundries to keep the baked goods coming.
Investment casting offers incredible design freedom, but the design must make best use of its benefits to be cost effective.
Math and accurate data are keys to getting buyers and casting suppliers on the same page.
Whether 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.
Ford and General Motors worked with their casting suppliers to reduce vehicle weight with a variety of methods, from replacing material to switching processes.
A supplier quality development engineer at the world’s largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles shares best-practice strategies for casting sourcing.
An effective casting supplier audit will ensure quality castings and help avoid supply chain surprises that leave your company stranded.
The U.S. metalcasting industry is expected to see 1.9% growth in 2019 following a very strong 2018.