Castings
Sawbrook Pours its Largest Mold in its 89 Years of Business!
26/03/2012 15:39
Here is a perfect example of what makes Sawbrook a leader in the metalcasting industry. Making this gear rack casting pushed Sawbrook's capabilities to new heights in molding, melting and blasting! The size of this casting was far larger than the average casting project, and in fact was dimensionally the largest casting ever poured in Sawbrook's foundry! Due to its incredible size, Sawbrook custom fabricated a flask from existing pieces to fit the extra large casting.
A Cannon in the Shop?
09/03/2012 11:52
Most replica cannons that you see on display in museums and armories are made out of iron and the bore is sleeved with stainless steel.
Sawbrook was challenged to cast this cannon of solid steel, and the bore was machined and rifled. To ensure the integrity of the cannon, Sawbrook did solidification modeling to show how the steel would feed when being poured. After the cannon was poured and before it shipped, the cannon was ultrasonically tested to ensure soundness.
Sawbrook was challenged to cast this cannon of solid steel, and the bore was machined and rifled. To ensure the integrity of the cannon, Sawbrook did solidification modeling to show how the steel would feed when being poured. After the cannon was poured and before it shipped, the cannon was ultrasonically tested to ensure soundness.
