It allows us to produce complex components in any metal, raning in weight from several tons to less than an ounce. Artificial heart valves, propellers for aircraft carriers and auto parts are just a few examples of the wide variety of engineered components cast by U.S. foundries. U.S. foundries are world-class leaders offering cutting edge technologies and the highest levels of productivity and quality available anywhere in the world. These foundries fulfill a specialty niche, casting unique products or filling small be highly customized orders. Their craftmanship and quality cannot be matched.
Foundries know what competition, quality, customer satisfaction and business survival is all about.
They've had to develop expertise in all of these areas. Our entire industry is proud to provide American manufacturers with the highest quality cast components. Metalcasters use and reuse 100 million tons of sand annually. Engine blocks, braking components and piston are just a few of the cast parts used in motor vehicles. In addition to the many iron castings used in autos, strong lightweight aluminum castings consumption in motor vehicles continues to grow at a rapid rate.