Sinto FBO III automatic precision moulding machine, 20 x 24 plates
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3 Hunter automatic moulding machines with Carousel unloading, 14 X 19 and 18 X 20 plates
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Hartley sand controller
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3 roll-over machines for large matchplates
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Jolt-squeeze machines for smaller quantities
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Bench moulding for individual pieces
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No-bake floor moulding for large castings
CORE MAKING
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Automatic Shalco shell core machines
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Semi-automatic shell core machines
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CO2 and no-bake cores
MELTING
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13 coreless electric induction furnaces (capacity 300 to 2500 pounds per heat)
CLEANING
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Cutting, grinding
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Shot and sand blasting
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In-house fabrication of trimming dies for high production runs
LABORATORY
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Complete chemical and mechanical testing and certification for copper and aluminum alloys to latest ASTM, ASME, SAE, CDA, Military, Federal and customer specifications
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Bend testing for welding ability requirement of ASTM B369
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Conductivity testing
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Metallographic evaluation and support
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SPC control of sand systems
QUALITY ASSURANCE & INSPECTION
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100% visual inspection
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Casting dimensional inspection
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Hydrostatic pressure testing
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Radiography and liquid penetrant inspection via subcontractor