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Apr 07
2017

Prototype Casting

Off-Shore Die Casting

Metal and die casting is a competitive manufacturing process that involves companies from all over the world. And there are businesses here in America who will search the world to find the best prices in die casting. But in the long run, they often wind up paying more than expected or deal with other problems. […]

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Mar 31
2017

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Die Casting History

Die casting is believed to have had its humble birth sometime during the middle of the 19th century. According to records, the first die casting equipment was invented in 1838 with the sole purpose of manufacturing parts for the moveable type machines responsible for the printing industry. Eleven years later, the first patent related to […]

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Mar 24
2017

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Die Casting Advantages

Die casting is one of the most prolific and versatile metal working processes used at a metal foundry. This process can be used to create an endless amount of parts in diverse varieties from every possible industry. Basically, if you need a particular part, chances are die casting could be the way to go. Die […]

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Mar 17
2017

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Metal Castings

Ordering castings from your metal foundry can be a time-consuming process. A cooperative effort between you and the foundry is essential in successfully sourcing a casting product. In order to help avoid misunderstandings and reduce costs, the following information should be addressed when requesting a quote. Design Any cast metal part should be designed to […]

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Mar 10
2017

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Sand Casting

Metal casting is often explained as the transformation of fluid metal into a designed form or specific shape. There are several commercial casting process, each that holds their own special benefits. It is something you need to take into consideration before making manufacturing decisions. Casting allows a designer to put the molten metal where it […]

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Mar 03
2017

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Die Casting vs Sand Casting

In the metal foundry industry, there are several types of casting, but each type has a common goal. There are many people out there who use the names of these quite different casting processes interchangeably. This is just one reason we like to partner with our customers, so the right casting is implemented for their […]

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Feb 24
2017

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Die Casting

Die casting is a metal casting process characterized by forcing molten metal under high pressure into a cavity and is usually performed at a metal foundry. This procedure is useful in the mass production of items that need to be very accurate according to specifications. Die casting is an appealing process for many business owners […]

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Feb 17
2017

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Mr. Satrum goes to Washington

Karl Satrum heads to Washington, D.C. every March and April to lobby our United States Congress to continue to support and fund the United States Army, Navy, Marines & Air Force. When Congress awards large contracts to support our Nation’s defense, it is important to note that those contracts are directly effecting our economy as […]

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Feb 03
2017

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Sand Reclamation Going Green And Saving You Money

We will see you again December 8-10th at PRI From Booth 5613 PRI Trade Show Wraps Up Banner 2015 Edition “A LARGE AMOUNT OF BUSINESS WAS DONE THIS WEEK, AND THAT BODES WELL FOR THE INDUSTRY IN 2016,” SAID PERFORMANCE RACING INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW PRODUCER JOHN KILROY. DECEMBER 12, 2015 The “Three Biggest Business Days […]

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