2017
New Rayteq R-225 Electric Resistive Furnace
In a relentless pursuit of quality and speed, we added a Rayteq R-225 Electric resistive furnace for melting aluminum. This furnace doe allows for several improvements for us here at Prototype Casting Inc.. First and foremost is metal quality. In a typical gas fired crucible furnace you can expect losses due to dross in the […]
2017
2017
Introducing David Disney
My Journey and Tag line “Entrepreneur” LinkedIn Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-journey-tag-line-entrepreneur-david-disney?trk=prof-post LinkedIn article: The Truth Behind Manufacturing https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/truth-behind-manufacturing-tale-discovery-david-disney?trk=prof-post Disney Blog 3 “Did it hurt? When you fell from Heaven” Wait let me try again, “What’s your sign?” Introductions are usually a tricky thing. You have to grab someone’s attention without being over the top, mundane, or generic. […]
2016
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, […]
2016
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 […]
2016
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 […]
2016
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 […]
2016
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 […]