Low to Medium Volume Steel Castings
Every print is personally reviewed before we quote. You’ll hear back within 24 hours.
In-house pattern tooling and print review. One accountable partner from print to finished part.
Casting Capabilities
Grades, size range, tooling, processes, and inspection for steel sand castings.
| Steel Grades | Carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and other steel grades based on application requirements. Grade selection based on strength, wear, corrosion resistance, heat treatment response, and end-use application. |
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| Part Size & Production Range | Castings up to 3,000 lb typical casting weight Prototype, low-volume, and repeat production programs supported based on part requirements. |
| Pattern Tooling | In-house pattern design and build for prototype and production tooling. Urethane, wood, and aluminum tooling based on part geometry, quantity, and lead time. |
| Casting Processes | Green sand, no-bake, and 3D printed molds for prototype and low- to medium-volume steel castings. 3D printed molds support rapid prototyping, complex geometry, and reduced lead times without hard tooling. Process selected based on part requirements, volume, and lead time. |
| Heat Treatment | Heat treatment based on alloy, mechanical requirements, and end-use application. |
| Machining | Machining support through finished part requirements. Critical features, datum structure, and inspection approach reviewed before production. |
| Finishing & Surface Treatments | Painting, powder coating, plating, and other surface treatments based on part requirements and service environment. |
| Inspection, Testing & Documentation | Dimensional inspection with reporting, including first article layouts when required. X-ray, liquid penetrant, and magnetic particle inspection available as required. FAIR, PPAP, material certifications, and ISO 9001 quality documentation supported. MIL-spec material, testing, and documentation requirements supported. |
| Engineering & Program Support | Print review and manufacturability input before tooling begins. Alternate methods and tooling strategies can be evaluated for early-stage or low-quantity requirements. Each job is matched to the foundry partner best suited to its grade, part size, and quantity. |
Steel Castings
What We Watch For in Steel
Every steel print is checked for the problems that usually show up later, at the foundry, in machining, or in the field. These are the ones we look for first.
Shrinkage at Heavy Sections
Steel shrinks more than iron, so heavy sections and junctions need directional feeding. We review section transitions, risers, and padding before tooling is built.
Hot Tears at Section Changes
Steel can tear where thick and thin sections meet or where corners are sharp. We check radii and transitions against how the part will cool.
Grade vs. Section Size
Heat-treated properties depend on section thickness and hardenability. We confirm the grade and heat treat can reach the properties at your part’s thickness.
Heat Treatment and Distortion
Quench and temper or solution treatments can move a casting. We plan machining stock and datums around the heat treat.
NDT and Test Callouts
Radiographic, magnetic particle, and penetrant requirements, plus impact tests, add cost and lead time. We flag acceptance levels at quote so nothing is missed.
Request a Quote
Send your drawings, models, and requirements. You’ll hear back within 24 hours, and every print is personally reviewed before we quote.
What to Include
- PDF drawings and CAD models
- Alloy or grade and quantity
- Inspection, heat treat, machining, and documentation requirements if applicable
Looking for a Different Material?
Not sure steel is the right fit? We also support aluminum, ductile iron, gray iron, and other casting materials depending on your application.
