Learn the most information about castings and foundry basics in the least amount of time with our streamlined FOUNDRY 101 program.
Perfect for castings buyers, purchasing departments and casting design engineers, you’ll learn more about ThyssenKrupp Waupaca’s custom vertical green sand molding process, tailored quality checks and the streamlined casting production that brings you the highest quality, most reliable castings on the market. You will understand the factors that affect manufacturability and total manufacturing cost. Find out how our focus on design for manufacturing affects casting consistency and quality, as well as the importance to you and your end customer.
Experience ThyssenKrupp Waupaca FOUNDRY 101 in one of three ways:
- Customized, private training is available for your company. A ThyssenKrupp Waupaca expert will visit your site and educate your team. Contact your key account manager to arrange for a private FOUNDRY 101 program.
- Attend FOUNDRY 101 at ThyssenKrupp Waupaca on June 6, 2012 at Plant 5 in Tell City, IN. To register online, click here.
- Explore the following pages for online basics and learn more about key terms and phrases used in the iron casting industry, the critical steps in making castings and how the science of metallurgy meets the process of casting iron.
Either way, we hope you see that creating castings marries technology with expertise handed down by generations of foundry experts.
Terms & Phrases
From cupola to vents, we define key terms used in the process of casting iron.
Casting Technology
A brief guide to the types of castings and the technology used to cast them.
History of Iron Castings
What started in ancient China became the foundation for American industry. Learn how iron castings shaped our country.
Alloy Guide
A guide to the types of iron cast at ThyssenKrupp Waupaca.
Resources
Links to foundry industry and iron casting resources such as AFS, Ductile Iron Society, FEF, and more.