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 is new to Qimtek and currently seeks the assistance of a supplier with the casting capabilities required to produce the attached paraboloid shaped steel component, as well as potentially powder coating the finished product. Quotes are sought in both mild steel and stainless steel. The client has an immediate order to place for this enquiry; the quantity of the initial order will depend on the price breaks that come back. This is expected to be repeated, although the frequency is not yet known.
**Due to the current health climate, we ask that you only submit a quotation for this project if you are in a position to fulfil the requirement. Please also be mindful that there may be a delay in buyer response due to widespread remote working.**
Suppliers with sand casting capabilities are invited to quote for the attached foot board rim. The client - a company that specialises in the restoration of vintage motorcyles - seeks quotes for 10 off of this part on a one-off basis. They have provided STEP and STL files; however, additional file formats are available from the client upon request. There is an immediate order to place for this enquiry, with delivery sought by the end of January 2021.
**Due to the current health climate, We ask that you only submit a quotation for this project if you are in a position to fulfil the requirement. Please also be mindful that there may be a delay in buyer response due to widespread remote working.**
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 iron components. The client is looking to build an ongoing partnership with a supplier who is able to facilitate long term supply of these items. The client's current supplier is unable to adhere to agreed lead-times and therefore, a new supplier is eagerly sought.
This buyer is currently seeking prices and advice on getting the attached parts manufactured. The buyer has tried to find out if these are stock items but has been unsuccessful is sourcing them.
Please can you quote any tooling costs separately.
The material spec states Aluminium, however the buyer has been informed that casting this particular grade isn’t possible, and therefore an zinc alternative is required.
This buyer is looking looking for a casting supplier to take on the production of the attached part.
Would the supplier please:
a) Quote any pattern & tooling seperatley
b) Indicate what process they will be using
i) Air set
ii) Gravity Die Casting
Please note: this project is being sent to both Sand and Gravity Die Casting Suppliers
Material: LM6
Depending on the response, there may be other parts that will be requested to quote for.
This buyer is currently seeking the complete manufacture of the attached T-bolt.
The bolt is to be cast, and then finish machined as per the drawings. Please note that this project is also being sent to Machining Suppliers via Qimtek.
The Buyer is happy for the casting supplier to project manage and source the finished machining, if this is not available in house.
There is an initial order to place for this.
The material for the bolt: AISI 4130 Steel, annealed at 865C
Please can you include tooling costs separately.
This buyer who is involved in the fitness and gym industry is seeking a casting supplier, to manufacture cast iron kettle-bells for use in gyms.
They would all be exactly the same dimensions, but of varied weights (8/12/16/20/24/32/40kg), with different volumes ordered per weight, painted in different colours.
This company is an e-commerce site and warehouse, so they would need a full service and full costings.
The buyer is looking for a sample 16kg Kettlebell and 24kg Kettlebell in the short term, with a view to retailing these products on their platform. They are looking to move quickly with these as their business is experiencing rapid growth.
Please quote tooling and design costs separately. The buyer is looking for the supplier to produce the cad files for this product as well, so supplier input and advice will be most welcome.
This will lead to volume work but the buyer is unsure what these are at present.
This buyer is currently seeking an aluminum casting supplier that can produce the attached two parts which have been photographed. The original supplier is no longer trading.
There are no CAD Files for this project and the buyer is keen for new drawings to be created as well as new tooling to be costed separately.
The selected supplier would need to:
* Create new drawings for the part
* Quote tooling
* Advise on best material
The buyer is looking at batches ranging from 100 off to 1000 off.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with the buyer from start to finish on these parts.
This company, that are involved in the heavy vehicles industry, are currently seeking a new supplier for the casting of the attached part.
This is likely to be ongoing work. Material specs for the casting is attached.
Quantities ordered are between 50 and 100 a month.
Please note that the buyer is looking for a UK based manufacture with manufacturing done here in the UK.
Due to a temporary disruption in their supply chain this company is looking for a second source supplier with immediate capacity to produce the attached aluminium parts.
Please note that only the casting is required as the buyer already has a machinist that will finish machine and assemble the product.
They do have an existing pattern which is with their current suppliers.
The buyer is keen to hear from any supplier that can facilitate this requirement immediately, as there may be an order that needs to be placed for 50 of each part.
The Material is LM25M
Volume would be around 100 per year per part. The drawing assemblies and their sub components are grouped by the buyers item numbers, DWG00041 and DWG00054 in the drawing package.
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