FAQs

Q. Why use sand castings?

A. Sand castings are in many cases the quickest and most economical way to produce parts.

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Q. What are the advantages of using sand castings?

A.

  1. Rapid prototyping
  2. Economical tooling
  3. Prototype tooling easily modified for design changes
  4. Tooling can be designed for low volume production
  5. Tooling can be designed specifically for the desired sand casting process
  6. Flexibility in the selection of engineering alloys to meet design consideration


Q. Are sand castings more competitive than other casting processes?

A. Yes. Especially when prototyping and low volume production are required.


Q. Why select Meloon Foundries Inc?

A. Meloon Foundries has a reputation of producing high quality castings at a competitive price.


Q. Can Meloon Foundries assist in the selection of the casting process?

A. Meloon Foundries has casting experts to provide assistance in selecting tooling, pattern design, metallurgical considerations and casting process.

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