While most casting suppliers are competent in only one or two of the available casting metals, Grede offers unparalleled versatility and flexibility in the choice of component materials.
We have demonstrated competency and engineering expertise in all of the most widely used casting materials and processes, including green sand, ductile and gray iron, lost foam and die cast aluminum.
This provides our customers with many alternative materials choices in satisfying their component design criteria:
Aluminum
Ductile Iron
- D4512
- D5506
- D7003
- Austempered (ADI)
- High Silicon Moly
Gray Iron
Optimized Designs
We do parallel design and validation of cast components in each of the available metals to optimize our manufacturing options.
Our product development engineers apply Finite Element Analysis Techniques structural / model analysis and physical testing extensively during the component development process to validate material selection.
We utilize process simulations throughout the development cycle to support design and validate material choices. The resulting data enables us to establish design, material and production directions from which we can make final material selection.
The Best Cost-Effective Components
Our materials versatility ensures that components and systems are "manufacturable" and will function as designed. The result is that our customers get the best custom-designed cast components, in the best choice of material, at a cost-effective price.
Grede is your single-source supplier for quality castings.
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