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Is Ductile Iron Stronger than Steel? When we think of strength, we think of steel. Superman, the Man of Steel. To “steel” yourself means to gather your strength. But is steel the strongest material to use for common applications? Yes, … Read More
Ever wonder how it is that an engine gets all of those pathways for pistons, exhaust gases, coolant, lubrication, fuel, and the like? There is no way it could be a one-piece iron casting. It isn’t just a bunch of … Read More
Faircast Inc. is a rising force in the foundry industry. We’ve been a growing supplier of grey iron and ductile iron castings in the Midwest and are poised to grow more still. How though, does an iron foundry work? What … Read More
Sand casting is a process that utilizes non-reusable sand molds to form metal castings. This production method is versatile and can be used for metal components of all sizes and complexities from simple to very complex, detailed castings and with … Read More
What are Greensand Castings? Greensand Castings are made by using wet sand, also known as greensand molds. The sand is not actually green in color nor do these molds require the use of what we call greensand, which is a … Read More
Casting is the manufacturing process that foundries use when they are trying to create parts in specific desired shapes. Liquid material is poured into a mold which contains hollow cavities of the shape needed and then allowed to solidify. Good … Read More
Foundry engineers produce high-quality cast parts At Faircast Inc. we are very proud of our foundry engineers. They are, simply put, fantastic at what they do. They work directly with each of our clients to ensure that the products … Read More
Ductile iron hasn’t been around nearly as long as its cousin, cast iron. It was developed as recently as 1943 by Keith Millis. Since then, ductile iron unique properties have allowed it to be used in a number of different … Read More
Knowledge of furnace technology is essential when working in a foundry. Metals usually melt at very high temperatures and there are different types of furnaces for different applications. Back in time, when humans were smelting ores of lead and tin … Read More
Foundries have been part of the American landscape for centuries. These industrial plants melt metal which is then cast into specific shapes by pouring the melted liquid into a mold. The process itself is centuries old. Approximately 90% of all … Read More
