What’s new at LeClaire Manufacturing? What’s happening in the aluminum casting industry, and what does it mean for your business? Read our blog posts to find out!
Aluminum casting is one of the most versatile and widely used manufacturing processes across industry. This guide covers what it is, how the main methods compare, what industries rely on it, and what to look for when sourcing a casting supplier.
The Pressure Equipment Directive sets strict safety and manufacturing standards for components used in pressurized systems. Here is what PED certification requires, what it means for buyers, and why it matters when sourcing aluminum castings for pressure equipment applications.
ISO 9001 certification is one of the most important quality indicators in manufacturing. Here is what it means, what it requires, and why it matters when selecting an aluminum casting supplier.
ISO 14001 certification signals that a manufacturer manages its environmental responsibilities systematically. Here is what the standard requires, what it means for buyers, and how LeClaire Manufacturing holds this certification across both of its facilities.
If you are looking for efficient, versatile prototyping services, sand casting holds sizable advantages over most other alternatives.
Categories: Sand Casting
Sand casting is among the most versatile and cost-effective casting processes. Learn about how it is done, its strengths and weaknesses, and more.
Categories: Sand Casting
If your business needs precisely cast and machined parts, working with a full-service foundry and machine shop can lead to better communication, efficiency and effectiveness vs. using a separate foundry and machine shop.
Categories: Aluminum Casting, Machining
The uses of sand casting and permanent mold casting would be limited without casting cores, which allow for more complex designs and hollows.
Categories: Aluminum Casting
When planning for a sand casting project it is important to consider what the common defects in sand casting are and have a plan so that you can avoid them.
Categories: Sand Casting
What are some design factors that can help you reduce the cost of your casting project? We have two recommendations that can safely help you reduce the cost of your casting project.
Categories: Aluminum Casting, Machining