Process Guides

We design these resources for manufacturing purchasers, executives, engineers and students. By providing information on metalcasting, machining and manufacturing, we hope to increase industry-wide understanding of the decisions involved in metal manufacturing.

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Lean Manufacturing Introduction, Timeline and List of Tools, What’s Inside: infographic telling the story of lean manufacturing development in the 20th century, brief introduction to lean manufacturing, and more.
Everything you need to know to get started machining with Eagle CNC Technologies: linear tolerances, surface finish, inspection tolerances, and more.
All the need-to-know basics of shell mold casting with Eagle Alloy: dimensional tolerances, design recommendations, and more.
All the need-to-know basics of airset casting with Eagle Alloy: airset casting dimensional tolerances, design recommendations, and more.
If you currently sell or use fabricated parts, it might be time to switch to casting. In many cases, casting can improve your lead times, result in stronger, better-looking parts, and save you money.
Is casting right for my product? Benefits of casting over fabrication often include: cost savings, increased strength, reduction of materials, aesthetic improvement
This Eagle Alloy case study offers a step-by-step walkthrough of the design, sampling and delivery of cast products manufactured for Cem-Tec Corporation. The study focuses on steps taken to ensure quality and repeatability while sticking to an urgent project timeline.
Before shopping around for quotes, whether it’s for a new product or an already existing part, take a look at our free buyer’s guide for hints, tricks and best practices. Inside, you’ll find: What you need to know about your product, How to choose a material, How to choose a casting process, What to look for in a casting supplier
Our Quick Reference Guide has all the basics you need, including: dimensional tolerances, design recommendations, characteristics of eagle group castings (shell, airset, permanent mold, greensand and investment), CNC machining capabilities and equipment, metrology and inspection services
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