Foundry patterns, a crucial component of the metal casting process, are the blueprints that make it possible to produce complex and accurate metal components.
According to recent research on the metal foundry market, it is projected to grow significantly in the coming years. Data 2 Patterns and Moulds offers the customer unsurpassed experience and quality in foundry patternmaking for metal casting.
The construction, materials and production method of a foundry pattern is of paramount importance in producing a good quality casting, be it in aluminium, yellow metal, iron or steel. It is to this end that Data 2 Patterns uses its vast foundry experience coupled with the numerous lines of communication with the foundry and end user to ensure the optimum pattern equipment is produced.
From prototype parts where only one or a few castings are required, to production parts requiring up to 100,000 parts over the life of the pattern, a variety of materials are available all offering excellent dimensional accuracy and stability. The majority of foundry patterns are produced on our CNC machines, from customer supplied 3D data or 2D data that we convert, ensuring dimensional accuracy and a fine and consistent finish.
Renovation of traditional patterns can also be undertaken by use of the latest materials either by hand or a combination of hand and machine. Core boxes for use on core blowing machines are constructed from a high-density material to prevent premature wear and can be vented to the foundry’s specification. When a specific foundry practice is required, these are applied and recorded by procedural forms exclusively for that foundry.
- Only skilled pattern makers are employed in all operations of manufacture from computer programming, machine setting to finishing and applying foundry method to the completed job.
- Customer confidentiality is a vital part of Data 2 Patterns business, so it is obvious but working practices and business activities of any of our customers or projects are never disclosed.
