We pride ourselves in our proficiency in both green sand and no-bake sand casting methods, and our in-house design and machining capabilities allow us to provide as cast or complete to print castings.
Let’s dive into the art of aluminum casting, a specialized process where molten aluminum is poured into a mold to create parts for various industries. We’ve mastered this craft, serving sectors like marine, industrial, generator sets, agriculture, and construction.
Our foundry and machine shop capabilities are unbeatable in Illinois, with an impressive range of casting sizes.
We specialize in the sand casting method of aluminum casting, offering both green sand and no-bake sand casting. Our in-house team can design, analyze and model using Solidworks, ensuring we can supply as cast or complete to print. We’ve invested in state-of-the-art molding machines and remote-control crane ladle systems to handle both automated and manual molding processes.
For air set molding, we’re equipped with eight total furnaces and a remote-control crane with a heated ladle system, capable of handling various applications. Our mixers feed both a roller conveyor line and floor molding line, ensuring we’re always ready to respond to changes in the production environment.
In essence, we’re not just casting aluminum, we’re crafting solutions, shaping industries, and forging ahead.
Offering a comprehensive suite of solutions that cater to a wide array of applications. We serve several industries, including marine, industrial, generator sets, agriculture, and construction equipment.
Our foundry and machine shop capabilities are vast. We’re the largest aluminum foundry and brass/bronze foundry in Illinois. We can produce castings ranging in size from less than a pound to hundreds of pounds. Our team’s expertise in casting aluminum and brass is unparalleled.
We specialize in the sand casting method of aluminum casting, offering both green sand and no-bake sand casting. We’ve in-house casting design analysis and modeling, and we can supply as cast or complete to print.
Our green sand molding aluminum casting utilizes state-of-the-art machinery and processes. We also have the capability to handle air set molding for various applications. Our approach to cast technologies is always evolving, ensuring we stay at the forefront of the industry. We’re committed to delivering top-quality products and solutions to our customers.
Diving into the specifics, we employ a diverse range of aluminum casting methods in Illinois to meet the unique requirements of our clients. Among our top methods is sand casting, a speciality of ours. We offer both green sand and no-bake sand casting, giving our clients the flexibility to choose what best suits their projects.
To ensure precision and efficiency, we utilize Solidworks for in-house casting design analysis and modeling. This allows us to provide castings as required, be it as-cast or complete to print. We’re also capable of handling both automated and manual molding processes, thanks to our state-of-the-art machinery, including two Sinto FBO automated molding machines and Osborne Cope & Drag manual molding machines.
Another effective method we use is Air Set Molding. We’ve eight total furnaces, with two specifically for melting and pouring. This, coupled with our remote-control crane and heated ladle system, aids us in delivering high-quality air set moldings.
Building on our wide range of casting methods, we also harness advanced cast technologies to further enhance the quality and efficiency of our production process. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, we’re capable of delivering high-quality aluminum casting, serving industries such as Marine, Industrial, Agricultural, and more.
Our foundry and machine shop capabilities are second to none in Illinois. We’re proud to offer vertical integration of our foundry and machining teams, ensuring a seamless production process. Our foundries, the largest in Illinois, specialize in both aluminum and brass casting, producing casts of varying sizes.
Our expertise in aluminum casting is particularly notable. We specialize in the sand casting method, offering both green sand and no-bake sand casting. We’ve got in-house design analysis and modeling capabilities using Solidworks which allows us to respond in real-time to changes in the production environment.
Our green sand molding and air set molding systems further set us apart. With automated and manual molding processes, along with advanced ladle systems and furnaces, we’re able to handle a diverse range of casting needs. We’re not just casting aluminum, we’re shaping the future of cast technologies.
Where’s the future of aluminum casting in Illinois headed? We believe it’s moving towards an increasingly innovative and technologically advanced era. As one of the largest aluminum foundries in Illinois, we’re committed to driving this change.
The advancements in technology are paving the way for more efficient processes and higher quality castings. We’re investing in cutting-edge equipment and technology, like our in-house casting design analysis and modeling using Solidworks. This allows us to respond in real-time to changes in the production environment and deliver precise results.
Moreover, we’re seeing growing demand from various industries including marine, industrial, agriculture, and construction equipment. This is pushing us to continuously improve and expand our capabilities. We’re now able to produce castings that range from less than a pound to hundreds of pounds.
As we look ahead, we’re committed to staying at the forefront of the aluminum casting industry. We’ll keep investing in our people, processes, and technology to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
The future of aluminum casting in Illinois is bright, and we’re excited to be part of it.
At Cast Technologies, we’re not just about making castings, we’re about crafting solutions. Our diverse expertise, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to quality make us Illinois’ premier choice for aluminum casting.
Top quality casting and services via our in-house foundry & machine shop