thanks for all the replies. "General Foundry" in San Leandro is the clear
winner (if this is a contest), which I got *multiple* references for.
Thanks all,
heather
If you are just going for a small number of parts (less than 4) we think our
best bet is Vista. They have all the capabilities and outside relationships to
finish and deliver a completed part including painting. The cost for tooling
is low but part cost is relatively high, especially if you order higher
volumes. We have references from Toro Lawn Mower. They can make up to 100
parts from their tool
Vista Technologies- http://www.vistatek.com/capabilities_casting.html
Deliver 4 weeks from P.O and Database
Another possibility for low volume is Peridot, Inc.. They are also a proto
house and have shown an ability to finish and deliver parts to Whirlpool and
others. They have all the capabilities and outside relationships to finish and
deliver a completed part including painting. Their tool will last for only 20
parts or so and a volume production tool will be a significant additional cost
which we feel is kind of steep.
Peridot Inc.- http://www.peridotinc.com/prototype-cast-parts.html
Deliver 5 weeks from P.O and Database
Harmony Castings is a V Process sand caster and they have demonstrated good
expertise and an ability to handle quality parts. They have all the
capabilities and relationships to deliver a finished part including
painting. Their tooling is a bit higher but their finished piece part price is
better, especially over volume production. With volume production, they may
suggest making a straightening fixture that will add an addition $3,500 to
tooling but this is only for volume production. They can produce unlimited
parts with the tooling that they make for the first part. We think Harmony is
a good bet for a longer term relationship.
Harmony Castings.- http://www.harmonycastings.com
Deliver 5 weeks from P.O and Database
I have used these Supplier Reps to get to local Casting folks (California):
C.H. Ozbun, LJS Associates
408-946-9556
Charles Balwin, Wisner Associates
408-245-7290
also might check out http://ga.ecastingmetal.com/
General Foundry over in San Leandro
http://www.genfoundry.com/
Contact: Keith Krook (nice guy)
They do good work, small volume through 1000's of pieces.
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