Iron
We represent both jobbing and production sand cast iron foundries that use both match plate and cope and drag patterns.
We have 36,000 square feet of production space and currently employ 46 people.
Our convenient location allows us to be serviced by all major freight carriers. We also provide direct local delivery services, in most circumstances.
Our typical iron grades are Ductile 65-45-12 and 80-55-06, and Gray Iron Classes 20, 30, 35 and 40, though other grades are available on a case-by-case basis. Our typical casting weights range from 1 ounce to 500 pounds.
Our molding facilities consist of a Roberts-Sinto FBO III automatic molding machine capable of 20×24 tooling. Adapter plates for off-sized tooling is available. Three squeezer lines with flask sizes ranging from 13×13 through 20×20. We also operate one Cope and Drag Floor mold line with flask sizes ranging from 24×24 through 30×30.
A Beardsley and Piper 85B Speed Muller supplies the green sand for the Sinto. The sand is tested for quality by a Hartley sand control system. Additionally, an International Molding Machine automatic mold handler handles our molds. Castings are cleaned in a Didion Rotary Drum Media Cleaner and finished in a Wheelabrator Short Blast Cleaner. We have stand grinders for most parts, and table grinders for larger parts.
Melting facilities consist of two Inductotherm induction furnaces. PC-based chemistry testing is done in-house with outside independent evaluation done daily on ductile chemistry and physical properties to ensure compliance to published standards. Certifications are available upon request.
To meet your machining needs, we have a shop utilizing the latest CNC equipment, as well as conventional machining equipment.
We also have the ability of outside tooling and plating, if the need arises.
Give us a call. We would like to have an opportunity to establish a relationship with your company.
Facilities
36,000 square feet of production floor space
Equipment
Molding 1 Roberts-Sinto FBO III Automatic Molding Machine (20×24)
3 BMM Green Sand Squeezer Lines (13×13 through 20×20)
Cope and Drag Green Sand Line (up to 60×60 in)
Palmer M200 Air Set Molding Machine (13×13 through 60×60)
Sand Equipment 1 Simpson Sand Muller (5 Tons per Hour)
1 Beardley and Piper Model 85B (40 Tons per Hour)
1 Hartley Automatic Sand Controller Unit
Core Equipment Shell Core
Oil Sand Production with 2 gas-fired core ovens
Air Set (Chemical Bond)
Melting 1 Inductotherm VIP 500 Kilowatt Furnace
1 Inductotherm VIP 750 Kilowatt Furnace
1 Foundry Information Systems Melt Lab
Cleaning 1 Didion MD-50 Rotary Drum Media Cleaner
1 Wheelabrator Shot Blast Cleaner
8 – 20 inch Stand Grinders
Lathes
• Clausing Engine 15″OD
CNC Lathes
• Wasino LJ-5 1.5″ collet & 8″ chuck, maximum capacity 9″OD x 18″Z
• Wasino LJ-6 10″ chuck, maximum capacity 19″OD x 23″Z
• Amier Seiki TC-4L 10″ chuck,
maximum capacity 14″OD x 24″Z
CNC Milling Centers
• Hitachi Seiki Horizontal HC400 w/pallet changers, pallet size 17″ x 17″ x 17″
• Hitachi Seiki Vertical VA-45 maximum travel 28″X x 18″Y x 18″Z
• Fadal 3016 30″X x 16″Y x 24″Z
• Haas Indexing Head attachment with CNC controls & 12″ diameter capacity
• Brother CNC Drill & Tap Machine,
16″X x 12″Y x 10″Z
Coordinate Measuring Machine
• Browne & Sharpe Reflex
CAD/CAM Systems
• SurfCAM
Milling Machines
• 3 – Bridgeport milling machines
with NC controls
• 2 – Hand mills
• Cincinnati Horizontal Mill
Drill Presses
• 2 – 6-line Walker Turner 15″
• 1 – 5-line Clausing 15″
• 1 – 4-line Clausing 10″
• 2 – 4-line Walker Turner 10″
• 6 – Single spindle
Surface Grinder
• K O Lee, 6 x 12 chuck
Tool Grinder
• K O Lee
• Cutter Master (Baldor Diamond)
Cut Off Saws
• Johnson Horizontal
• Power Matic Vertical
• Scotchman Cold Saw 12″ for
Brass & Aluminum