Month: December 2016

Dec 30
2016

Prototype Casting

Mission And Vision

As we grow, our Vision and Mission Statement has evolved as well Since we started in 1995, what worked for the company then has evolved and changed to where we are today. Just like the industries we work with that evolve and improve; Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Electronics, Robotics and Flow & Control Valves. We too, […]

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Dec 23
2016

Prototype Casting

What is Investment Casting, and How Does It Work?

Investment casting is a very important aspect of our business here at Prototype Casting. But what exactly is investment casting, and why does it matter? In today’s post, we’ll outline the process for investment casting, it’s importance, and it’s place in the context of a machine shop. The Basics Investment casting is a manufacturing process […]

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Dec 16
2016

Prototype Casting

The History of Metal Casting

Throughout human history, mankind has sought out to make things easier, more efficient, and more sustainable to benefit themselves as well as generations to come. The reduction in labor since early times is a major payoff when it comes to innovation. For millennia, mankind has manipulated the natural resources available on earth in order to […]

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Dec 09
2016

Prototype Casting

CNC Machining of Aerospace Parts and Components

How It All Began Our foundry began machining per the request of our customers in 2002. Three years later, Prototype Casting began cutting tools from pattern board on Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) equipment. This transition allowed for higher speeds in CNC machining than our company previously experienced. Today, we are able to produce a high […]

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Dec 02
2016

Prototype Casting

Rubber Plaster Mold Casting vs Rapid Investment Casting

Casting prototypes of tools and parts is a complex process that must be done with precision and executed by trained and experienced professionals. At Prototype Casting, our experts take your most complex designs, give advice for design modifications when necessary, and turn your ideas into a reality. There are many ways to cast a part […]

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