Metal Casting Services

Analysis of casting defect root causes and development of data-driven action plans

Casting defects are costly. Investing time and money to make changes and still having defects is even more so. You want to have confidence you are eliminating the defect with the right plan the first-time and avoiding costly trial and error.

KE Collab will work with your team to develop consistent, easy to use data documentation processes for variables and recording casting defects. Any changes you make to the process will directly impact the defect eliminating it.

We can work across departments to build communication and defect problem solving teams. Many departments in a foundry influence casting quality. We will work together to develop communication tools and build cooperation between groups to reach your common goals.

Evaluations of existing and development of new gating and riser systems for quality, yield, and efficiency improvements

With all the variability in a sand foundry, the pattern is the one thing you should be able to count on not changing. The design of the risers and gating system should consistently produce the right quality casting, even with reasonable process variations. KE Collab can develop gating and riser designs to produce a part that meets your requirements, every time.

Skill development for implementing new solutions

Being handed the answer key is great… until you need to solve a similar problem again. KE Collab can work with your team to implement provided solutions with on-the-job guidance for developing the knowledge and skills for a successful future, customized to your processes and goals.

Integration of new technologies for casting and tooling design

Change is hard. Especially in a production environment where quality assurance teams do their best to minimize variability. New technology requires changing processes and skill-sets. KE Collab can work with your teams to focus on specific needs of individuals and groups to ease adoption and implementation. Then you can showcase your high-tech capabilities through performance to your prospective customers.

Development of communication skills for casting suppliers, buyers and designers to build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships

When part designers and casting producers work together, part features are improved for castability and the best alloy for application and production is selected. This happens only if you have established trust and equal commitment to quality and cost. KE Collab can speak the language of designer, buyer and producer to collaboratively work to build the communication and technical skills required to secure repeat business and get the right quality castings, on time and at the best price.

On-site and remote consulting options are available.

Contact us for a conversation on how we can assist you.