Capabilities
Key specs for each process at a glance. Select a capability for full supplier detail, certifications, and typical applications.
Sand Iron Castings
Materials
Gray iron, ductile iron, Meehanite, Ni-Hard, Ni-Resist, white iron
Size / Weight
Up to 5,000 lbs
Hunter, Disamatic, green sand
Right For
Housings, bases, brake components, wear-resistant parts
Sand Steel Castings
Materials
Carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless
Size / Weight
Up to 50,000 lbs
Green sand, pep set, shell, air set
Right For
Structural, pressure-rated, and non-commercial geometry parts
Aluminum & Bronze Castings
Materials
Aluminum alloys, bronze
Size / Weight
Low to mid weight range
Permanent mold, semi-permanent mold
Right For
Automotive, aerospace, marine, medical, defense — ITAR / AS9100 / IATF16949
Investment Castings
Materials
Steel (to 80 lbs), aluminum
Size / Weight
Small to mid-size parts
Lost wax (steel & aluminum)
Right For
Complex geometry, tight tolerance, aerospace, military, medical
Open & Closed Die Forgings
Materials
Carbon, stainless, titanium, aluminum, tool steel
Size / Weight
Rings to 157″ dia · Bars to 60″ dia × 40′ · Closed die to 350 lbs
Open die, closed die (hammers, presses, upsetters)
Right For
Power generation, nuclear, oil & gas, aerospace — AS9100D, ASME Sec. III, ABS, PED
Stampings
Materials
Ferrous and non-ferrous sheet
Size / Weight
.005″ – .500″ material thickness
Progressive die, blanking, forming, deep draw · 30–500 ton presses
Right For
Sheet metal components, brackets, enclosures — ISO 9001:2015
Machining, Fabrication & Other Processes
Materials
Metals, polymers, and composites
Size / Weight
Varies by partner
CNC turning, milling, boring, grinding — domestic & global
Right For
Finish machining, full casting-to-machined supply, secondary operations
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