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Improve your part’s manufacturability
We’ve come up with five tips to help improve the manufacturability of your part when designing for the permanent mold casting process.
Designing for the Permanent Mold Process
Here’s what you need to know about casting design and all things involved: get in touch with us as soon as possible. Our solidification software runs simulations of your parts in action and allows to fix problem areas before even beginning production.
The Hidden Costs of Inventory
On the surface, large part batches sound like a good idea. But, beneath it come several opportunities for error. Learn why smaller part batches contribute to low customer costs and deliver defect-free parts.
Maximizing Uptime and Flexibility with our machining center
Our horizontal machining center cell is designed to produce parts – fast. Learn about how it works and why it helps us maintain efficiency and get your products to you on time.
Is Permanent Mold Casting Right for you
We often recommend permanent mold casting as an alternative to sand casting and high pressure die casting due to its per-piece cost, dimensional accuracy, and longevity in the field.
Our Conversion to Cellular Manufacturing
Learn the benefits behind cellular manufacturing – a method we employ that helps us produce a product from raw material to finished goods in close proximity.