Aluminum Castings for Electrical Substation & Power Distribution Equipment
Durable Aluminum Castings for Electrical Infrastructure
Electrical transmission and distribution equipment requires durable components capable of supporting long service lives and demanding outdoor applications.
Cast Metals Technology manufactures aluminum sand castings for electrical equipment manufacturers and power-distribution applications.
Potential Applications
Electrical equipment housings
Substation equipment components
Switchgear components
Power distribution hardware
Electrical enclosures
Mounting components
Terminal-related components
Covers
Structural components
Specialized electrical hardware
Why Aluminum?
Aluminum provides a useful combination of relatively low weight, corrosion resistance, manufacturability and design flexibility. Sand casting further allows engineers to incorporate complex shapes, mounting features and other geometry into a single cast component.
Designed Around OEM Requirements
Electrical equipment can remain in production for many years. CMT understands the importance of maintaining established manufacturing programs and supporting existing tooling. For manufacturers dealing with an aging supplier, capacity problem or foundry transition, CMT can evaluate transferred aluminum casting tooling and help establish a new production process.
Casting and Machining
When components require machined surfaces, bores, holes or other precision features, CMT can combine aluminum casting with machining support. This helps simplify sourcing and provides greater manufacturing continuity from raw casting through machined component.
Domestic Aluminum Casting Supply
Electrical infrastructure manufacturers increasingly value resilient domestic supply chains. CMT provides Midwest-based aluminum casting and machining capabilities for OEMs seeking a responsive U.S. manufacturing partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CMT manufacture aluminum castings for electrical equipment?
CMT aluminum sand casting capabilities can support a range of electrical and power-distribution components subject to the requirements of the individual application.
Can CMT take over existing electrical casting tooling?
Yes. CMT can evaluate transferred tooling and determine what may be required to establish production.
Can castings be machined?
CMT can support secondary machining for aluminum cast components.
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