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Practical articles on processes, tooling, cost and lead time, written for the people who buy and design cast parts.
A Guide to Non-Ferrous Metal Casting
Curious whether non-ferrous metal casting is what you need for your next project? Let the experts at Patriot Foundry & Castings walk you through our guide!
Read the article →Our Foundry Casting Services for the Department of Defense
Casting services for defense-related projects require experience and the capability to meet necessary DoD requirements. Learn more from Patriot Foundry!
Read the article →How to Choose a Company for Your Metal Foundry Work
Foundry work: learn how to choose a casting foundry by comparing metals, casting methods, furnaces and custom requirements. Contact Patriot Foundry.
Read the article →Metal Corrosion Properties & Rust Explained
Does metal rust? See why iron and ferrous alloys rust, how corrosion differs from rust, and which metals offer corrosion resistance.
Read the article →The Differences Between Zinc Alloy vs Stainless Steel
Zinc alloy and stainless steel are uniquely suited for different real-world uses and applications. Learn more about the differences between them as well as their pros and cons here!
Read the article →Die Casting vs Sand Casting
Learn all about the differences between die casting and sand casting, including which type might be best for your application here...
Read the article →Ferrous vs Non-Ferrous Metals
Learn the ferrous definition and how ferrous and non-ferrous metals differ in iron content, strength, corrosion resistance and uses. Read more.
Read the article →5 Non-Ferrous Metal Applications and What They’re Used For
Non-ferrous metals provide a number of benefits in a wide range of applications. Learn more about how they cut costs and increase efficiency here!
Read the article →What is an Alloy and Why are They Used?
What is an alloy? Learn how blends of metals or elements differ from pure metals, why alloys are made, and common applications.
Read the article →The 3 Types of Sand Used for Sand Casting
Learn what sand casting is and how green sand, sodium silicate, and resin sand shape sand molds for metal casting. Contact us online for help.
Read the article →What is the Metal Solidification Process?
Understanding the metal solidification process is important in producing consistently defect-free castings. Learn more here!
Read the article →Foundry Sand Casting Process: Step by Step
Learn all about the sand casting manufacturing process from start to finish with this simple step-by-step explanation.
Read the article →Casting Defects: Are You Working with a Quality Foundry?
Are you aware of the various defects that can arise in casting? Working with a quality foundry will ensure that your final product is defect-free!
Read the article →Patriot Foundry: A Metal Casting Company for All Applications
When it comes to metal casting companies, expanded capabilities and engineering know-how are important to industries that demand the highest quality.
Read the article →The Undeniable Benefits of Prototype Casting
Learn why prototype casting is an invaluable service used universally in developing and producing new products and parts.
Read the article →How We Reduced Our Casting Scrap Rate by 98%
Learn how Patriot Foundry was able to reduce their casting scrap rate by 98% using state-of-the-art software from ESI Group.
Read the article →Foundry Casting : An Invaluable Service for America’s Top Industries
Find out why our lives wouldn't be the same without foundry casting; one of the oldest and most integral production methods in existence.
Read the article →Sand Casting: Time Tested Techniques For Modern Applications
Sand casting is one of our most popular services because it works. Learn more about the history of innovation and unwavering success of sand casting!
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