| SPECIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION

The Special Products Division has been established to satisfy a perceived future need of casting users – specifically pump manufacturers.

The need for castings to exhibit excellent ‘as-cast’ finish and dimensional consistency is paramount in this sector where ‘product performance’ and ‘speed-to-market’ win business.
The creation of the Special Products Division has been assisted by grant support from Yorkshire Forward under the Dti Grant for Research and Development scheme. Income from this source will be used to introduce, develop and commercialise emerging technologies in the field of casting processes.

By way of example, the division currently has the capability to manufacture precision cores in both sand and high refractory ceramic materials. This ensures that any internal passageways in cast components are not only dimensionally more accurate but, also, sufficiently smooth to enhance gas and/or liquid flow characteristics without the need for grinding and/or machining.

The division has also purchased CAD modelling (SoilidWorks) and computerised methoding packages and can therefore accept digital information from casting designers and use this for the production of pattern equipment, etc. This new division is managed by Steve Sharman (ex. Castings Technology International) and has been structured so that it is a seamless fit (and enhancement) of our existing production facilities. For further details contact Steve Sharman on 01909 561115 or sgs.specialproducts@btconnect.com