Green sand molding : A mix of sand with a balanced ration of clay and water. Particular attention is given to processing the sand, making a difference in the quality. The sand is reprocessed for environmental protection purposes.

Equipment :

• Disamatic #2032
  • Vertical molds allow better surface finish
  • Dimensions : 23.5" X 30" , 7" / 7"
• Osborn
  • For the production of oversized castings of extreme weight
  • Dimensions : 36" X 35" , 9" / 9"
• Spomatic
  • For the production of smaller castings
  • Dimensions : 12" X 18" , 7" / 7"

Pattern shop department

• Patternmaking is a production services department
• In-house department for the maintenance and repair of the wooden, aluminum or plastic patterns for the production of castings
• The department supplies all molding systems for the plant
• About 40 different patterns are used each day
• For faster service, close to 3,500 patterns are stored on site
• Continuous maintenance program : each pattern is inspected and tested prior to production and following its use
• Computer management of priorities (ERP)
• The production of new patterns is outsourced : various sub-contractors located in proximity to our facilities produce new patterns according to your specifications
• Allow 7 to 8 weeks for the production of a new pattern