Manufacturing Industries: Automotive & Railroad

July 7, 2021
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Le Claire At Its Best

Le Claire Manufacturing is an aluminum casting company that uses the casting process to serve many industries in the manufacturing arena. In general, aluminum is very effective in making efficient parts as it is lightweight and recyclable. So it is not a far stretch to understand why the automobile and railroad industries often use the aluminum casting process to shape their molds into their desired shapes.  Casting with aluminum is used to make complex and intricate parts. This is only possible because aluminum is highly durable and not susceptible to high amounts of heat. Moreover, this process makes it popular for manufacturing industries.

Automotive Industry

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When it comes to manufacturing industries, the automotive industry benefits greatly from the casting process. In fact, the automotive industry uses aluminum for numerous parts of the vehicle including the frame and body, electrical wiring, wheels, lamps, paint, transmission, various engine parts including the radiator, and magnets, amongst others. On top of the benefits of fuel efficiency and environmental efficiency, the auto industry understands that various casting methods will produce quality parts. These parts will in fact make the driving experience much safer. For instance, the malleability of aluminum allows designers to engineer vehicle shapes optimized for maximum performance and maximum durability. To learn more about the casting services LeClaire offers, click here. 

Railroad Industry

railroad components

Although there are a plethora of manufacturing industries out there, the railroad industry is one that is consistently improved by aluminum casting. Whether the process that is used is sand casting, permanent mold casting, or tool and dye, railroad parts have come a long way. It is important to note that the railroad plays a huge part in transporting goods and products across the country. In fact, one could argue it is one of the most cost-effective and dependable methods used today for delivering products. Therefore, it is very important that the railroad industry maintain all of its railcar components, along with all other fundamental parts of the railroad industry. Basically, because aluminum castings produce intricate shapes for a specific use, use tools that are fairly inexpensive, and can shape a variety of sizes, the railroad industry is able to utilize casting and machining for a cost-effective service.

Our Team

Our people are at the core of our success. We are committed to the team that has built our company and to their families for constant support. Le Claire is about leading the way in aluminum casting so all industries can benefit. We want to pave our own way, so we can continue to thrive in the various casting processes. To learn more about us and our commitment to industry standards, get in touch with us. 

 

 


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