As the most popular casting method, sand casting is used to create metal components for an extensive range of applications. It uses a mould made from sand with the required mould cavity carved into it through the use of a pattern. The mould cavity is then filled with molten metal which, when cooled, produces a solid component. There are numerous different sand casting methods available, including green sand casting, no-bake, cold box and vacuum moulding, which vary depending on the required design.
Post project to suppliers with Sand Casting capabilities
This project calls for the casting of pans used in commercial frying machines, on behalf of a manufacturer of beverage mixing equipment. These parts are shot blasted and Teflon coated - please note that all of the drilling and tapping will be completed in-house. Spending £20,000 a year on subcontract engineering services, this company values excellent communication and high quality from potential suppliers. As well as having an immediate order to place, the client has advised that this will be ongoing work for the chosen supplier, with the batch frequency to be discussed at a later stage. Please note, that all tooling will be manufactured in-house. The buyer is very open to suggestions and willing to make design changes within this project.
This design house has an annual casting spend of approximately £100,000 and is currently looking for possible suppliers who can urgently sand cast the attached aluminium low slung parts, to be used in a small rail system. There is an immediate order to place for the parts in question, which is to be repeated shortly after the initial order at a similar quantity and then again later this year at a much larger volume, making this a great opportunity for suppliers looking to fill immediate and short-term capacity.
This company requires quotes for 1488 off sets of cast spheres, which will be connected to pipework and used to hold fibre-optic cables on overhead power lines. The client has confirmed that the casting method is not critical and therefore, they are open to exploring the possibility of alternative casting methods. The accuracy of the diameter of where the pipes are attached is extremely important; it must be no larger than Ø 34.7mm when assembled. Good value pricing is also a high priority for this enquiry. The company holds the pattern which will be free-issued to the chosen supplier. Once cast, these spheres are then assembled using 16 off cap head screws. Please confirm within your quote if you are able to assemble these spheres or if you are to provide the cast half-pieces only. This is just one project out of a large quantity that the buyer outsources, meaning there is scope for the chosen supplier to win additional work once a relationship has been cultivated.
This company would like to hear from companies who can cast the attached bearing housings and covers which are to be used within industrial machinery in the paper, pulp and energy industry. Parts are to be cast from Ductile iron and grey cast iron in quantities of 4 off housings and 2 off each of the covers. Good value pricing is of most importance for these parts. This is a one-off requirement at this time but could lead to similar work in future.
This client is looking for a supplier to sand cast the attached heater covers, which will be used within industrial machinery as part of a new product planned for 2020. Quotes are required for 4000 and 5000 off per year, with pricing and quality being of the most critical importance. Although this is not an immediate requirement, the client is looking to place an order next year once production schedules have been finalised.
This client is looking for a new supplier to sand cast and machine the attached industrial fan case from aluminium. When quoting, please advise whether or not you can use someone else's pattern, as well as confirming the process used, i.e. air-set or green sand casting. Price, quality and delivery timescales are all equally important, with quotes required for batches of 300 off which is a standard batch size, as well as 1800 off which is the annual quantity. The client is looking for a long-term relationship with the chosen supplier, with repeatable work to be placed over many years in similar quantities. There is also scope for the chosen supplier to win additional work from the client, making this an excellent opportunity to fill long-term capacity.
This leading manufacturing company, specialising in railway track machinery, seeks a new supplier to undertake the casting, machining and finishing of aluminium LM24 or LM25 components. The most important considerations for this company are flexibility and reliability, with an emphasis on a high-quality, durable end product. There is an order to place with a supplier who can fulfil all of the above. Although this is low volume, it will be significant, repetitive work for the successful supplier. The buyer welcomes any suggestions or advice surrounding the best method of manufacture within this project.
This Qimtek member currently has a requirement for the attached brackets to be cast from various grades of aluminium. They require quotes for 20 off and 150 off of these parts, which could develop into an ongoing requirement moving forward. There is an immediate order to place with the successful supplier, meaning that this project will be a great fit with those who have immediate capacity to fill.
This client, a company working in the agricultural sector who spends in excess of £2.5million a year on outsourced manufacturing, seeks a supplier to produce a series of cast aluminium and mild steel components. The client is looking to build an ongoing partnership with a supplier who is able to facilitate long term supply of these items. These have been previously manufactured overseas; however, the client is now looking to bring all manufacture back to the UK.
This client seeks a new supplier for the attached cast component, which is destined for end use within an automotive application. The current supplier is unable to adhere to the quality required to manufacture this component - as such, a new supplier is urgently sought. There is an immediate order to be placed for this enquiry with ongoing, annual work to follow, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to fill both immediate and ongoing capacity.
Warren Services was founded in 1990. The company is proud of its record of providing high quality manufacture of components and mechanical / electrical sub assemblies to agreed schedules.
We moved into our existing premises in 2005. The factory was completely renovated and redeveloped, providing 3,000 sq metres of shopfloor area and new offices which gives us a modern and well equipped factory with new machinery and cutting edge IT systems.
Small to medium sized foundry, with capability of producing all grades of Cast Iron, SG Iron, Ni Resist and Ni Hard castings from .25 kg to 2500 kg. Production of castings through loose pattern & boxless moulding, using furan sand production for moulds and cores with addition cold box core machine. Volumes from one off to hundreds off, and up to 2000 off for small components.
Polycast Ltd are famous for investment casting but have evolved into a lead manufacture for cast metal components. We can work and grow with your product and company offering a portfolio of different metal forming services including all forms of casting to Forging and Metal injection moulding. Polycast offers a flexible service from Rapid prototype to mass-production both in the UK and India, from blank casting to fully finished component. Polycast Ltd will be your perfect partner.
About Us Longton Light Alloys appreciates that the best way to sustain business and build strong partnerships is to learn and understand our Customers requirements. With experience we have established our business on four main key objectives:
Service Customer Service is at the top of our list, the Customer is the most important part of our business and we will always where ever possible provide the right product to suit your requirements
The Boro Foundry is a quality, specialist manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of castings and machined parts using a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Established over 60 years ago, the foundry employs modern manufacturing facilities capable of giving you, the customer, high quality machined parts from initial drawings or samples.
We are also members of CTI which gives us direct access to the latest prototype technologies.
Since the foundation of Norse Precision Castings Ltd in 1977, a programme of continuous technical development and financial investment has established Norse Precision Castings Ltd as a principal UK supplier of aluminium sand castings and rigid polyurethane mouldings, with an enviable reputation for quality of service and product.
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Holbro Engineering is a long established precision engineering firm and one of the first companies in the North West to gain BS EN ISO 9002 accreditation in December 1983. Holbro has earned its reputation for quality in the manufacture and delivery of components and sub-assembly work. They have a highly skilled work-force and machinery to the latest specification with fully linked CNCs using the full AutoCAD range.
