Aluminum Castings for Construction & Railroad Equipment
Aluminum Castings for Long Equipment Lifecycles
Construction and railroad equipment is expected to perform in demanding environments over long service lives.
CMT provides aluminum sand casting and machining capabilities for manufacturers of construction, railroad and related heavy equipment.
Potential Applications
Equipment housings
Motor housings
Pump components
Covers
Brackets
Enclosures
Control housings
Mounting components
Structural cast components
Equipment accessories
Design Flexibility for Heavy Equipment
Sand casting gives equipment manufacturers considerable flexibility in component size, geometry and production volume. Designers can incorporate ribs, mounting bosses, complex exterior geometry and cored internal features into the cast component.
Replace Multi-Piece Fabrications
Some construction and railroad equipment components may be candidates for conversion from welded assemblies or multi-piece fabrications into a single aluminum casting. A casting can potentially reduce component count, eliminate weld joints and improve manufacturing consistency.
Support for Legacy Equipment Programs
Railroad, construction and other industrial equipment can remain in service and production for decades. CMT can evaluate existing casting tooling for transfer and help establish a new manufacturing source for compatible programs.
Learn more about transferred aluminum casting tooling.
Casting and Machining Under One Supply Chain
For components requiring machined mounting surfaces, holes, bores or other precision features, CMT can support machining after casting. This provides OEMs with a more streamlined sourcing option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can aluminum sand castings be used in heavy equipment?
Yes, for appropriate applications. Final material and process selection depends on structural, environmental and operating requirements.
Can CMT convert a fabrication into a casting?
CMT can review an existing fabricated component to determine whether a sand-cast design is worth evaluating.
Can old casting tooling be transferred to CMT?
CMT can evaluate existing patterns, core boxes and associated tooling to determine whether they can be incorporated into CMT manufacturing.
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