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.
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This buyer, a company with an annual spend of over £75,000 each year on bespoke casting designs, is looking for a new foundry supplier for the attached components. A high-quality end product, delivery on time and pricing are all important factors in this enquiry. There is an order to place for full production of these designs including a valve body and bracket. This will become an ongoing requirement moving forward, with additional opportunities available for the successful candidate.
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Currently outsourcing approximately £250,000 worth of casting each year, this spinning manufacturer is looking for a subcontract casting supplier who can assist with their bespoke project requirements. Each project requires a different casting in low volumes, although so far this year, 12 castings of this nature have been completed. Rather than finding a new supplier for each project, the buyer is looking to form an ongoing relationship with a supplier who can assist with each of their requirements going forward. The parts indicated in the attached drawings are provided purely for quotation purposes, however, there will be an order of a similar nature placed shortly. This will lead to additional orders going forward, once a relationship has been established.
A new buyer to Qimtek, specialising in the manufacture of rotary pneumatic actuators, seeks a supplier for the attached aluminium cases and housings. The ideal supplier will be able to produce these parts economically, with an emphasis on reliability and high quality. There is an order to place immediately with a supplier who can offer all of the above.
This company specialises in the manufacture of conveyor systems. They are currently in need of a supplier who can assist with the casting and secondary machining of the attached flywheel. There is an immediate order to place for this enquiry, with delivery ideally required by the end of August. This enquiry is to be repeated, although this will be in line with customer demand and the frequency is therefore not yet known. Being a newly-opened branch of the company, the buyer is currently beholden to the parent company's suppliers and would like to expand to have their own vendors in place. This means that the chosen supplier may also have additional work of a similar nature made available to them going forward.
This manufacturing company, who specialises in the manufacture of pipework products and outsources approximately £500,000 worth of machining each year, is currently in need of a supplier who can cast the attached flywheel and perform the finish machining. The part in question has not been required in a number of years and therefore, there is no longer a supplier in place. There is an immediate order to place for this enquiry, with delivery required by mid-November. This will be a one-off requirement, although it may lead to additional enquiries of a similar nature for the chosen supplier, once a relationship has been established.
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.
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
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.
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.
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