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What is a Foundry?

What is a Foundry?

Human beings left the Stone Age behind roughly 4,000 years ago when the Bronze Age began, although some foundries go back even further. The team at Cast Technologies takes great pride in coming from a long line of skilled craftsmen… Read More...

15-Dec-2021
What is CNC Machining?

What is CNC Machining?

Ever wondered "What is CNC Machining?" Much of the success of modern manufacturing depends on Computer Numerical Control machines. CNC machining allows the manufacture of precision parts that would be impossible or impractical to make by hand. Once the workpiece… Read More...

07-Jan-2022
The Sand Casting Process

The Sand Casting Process

Even a child playing at the beach or in a sandbox can immediately grasp how sand casting works. When you see a child mixing water into sand to make it easier to shape it into a sand castle, that child… Read More...

07-Feb-2022
The Bronze Casting Process

The Bronze Casting Process

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Bronze Casting Today Are you looking to have your first-ever bronze part cast for a new product, or have you been in the business of manufacturing items with bronze components for decades? Either… Read More...

28-Mar-2022
Aluminum Casting

Aluminum Casting

Why Is Aluminum Casting So Popular In Manufacturing? According to an apocryphal story that may or may not be true, Napoleon III had a set of aluminum cutlery he brought out only for special guests he wanted to impress. His… Read More...

28-Mar-2022
What is a Machine Shop?

What is a Machine Shop?

The term “machine shop” conjures up thoughts of a place where machines are produced. However, the definition is different. A machine shop is a location, company, or room where machining is carried out. Machining involves cutting off raw materials to… Read More...

14-Apr-2022