There are 5 things you should consider when machining aluminum castings:

Want to quote a new casting project or thinking about re-quote an existing part? Here's everything your supplier needs to know to give you the best quote possible!

The quoting process can be confusing, especially if you are shopping around at multiple foundries. Here's what you can expect. Your supplier will ask questions about...

(and if they don't ask these questions - that's a red flag!)

How do robots impact the manufacturing industry? 

Here's an engineer's guide to manufacturing automation.  In this podcast, we discuss different types of manufacturing robotics, including...

Robots empower employees, not replace them! Robotics have the potential to improve ergonomics, job satisfaction, and employee retention. 

Thank you to our special guests (or should I say Jeffs) from NEFF. Check out NEFF here: https://neffautomation.com/

Let's talk supply, demand, and availability of aluminum.

Like many materials, the price of aluminum has doubled in the last year. Why?

Energy costs, labor, and government regulations all impact the cost of aluminum. With material demand outpacing supply, availability is also a hot topic. It's imperative you have a supply chain you can trust and build relationships in the market. 

Did you know that 75% of aluminum ever produced is still in use today? That’s because there is no limit to how many times aluminum can be recycled!

While scrap metal recycling doesn't alleviate stress on the primary aluminum market, it is still an important market to explore.

Thank you Dave Moore for joining us! Dave is Owner/Operator of The Foundry Way: https://thefoundryway.com/

Sand casting, permanent mold casting, die casting - which process should I use? Here are the pros and cons of each metal casting method.