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Any tips on finding casting vendors overseas?

Any tips on finding casting vendors overseas?

Any tips on finding casting vendors overseas?

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I need to find reliable aluminum (sand or PM) castings in Asia.  Any tips?

RE: Any tips on finding casting vendors overseas?

If you expand on the particulars of the part (size, alloy, weight, quantity, critical requirements), I would be happy to help you source a vendor.  I also work with many US foundries.

RE: Any tips on finding casting vendors overseas?

I've had very good luck with Indian foundries. There is usually a very steep learning curve to start but once you're both on the same page the quality if anything is far superior to North American foundries. Just be prepared for a long qualification period. Indo Autoshell is one company I would recommend you check out.

RE: Any tips on finding casting vendors overseas?

(OP)
Thanks
How about sand or permanent mold foundries anywhere in the world? (including the US) My parts are small 1.5" h x 3" x 4" and I have about 250K annual production quantity

RE: Any tips on finding casting vendors overseas?

With that kind of volume, would your part be suitable for diecasting, forging, or impact extruding?  You will find your piece part costs much less than with sand or permold.  I forgot to mention in my earlier post, I have a buying trip to Taipei coming up in April.  Would be happy to hand-carry samples and prints for you, as this also helps extend my "network".  Let me know. Good Luck.

RE: Any tips on finding casting vendors overseas?

Many years ago I worked with Castalloy (now owned by Ion) in Australia. They weren't incredibly cheap but they were very competent.

Cheers

Greg Locock

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