By Nick Knotts: Industrial Engineer for Temperform/Lawton Standard As foundries, we always try and produce the best product possible for our customers.  However, as anyone familiar with foundries knows, there is an inherent amount of variation in foundry processes that sometimes leads to less than desirable outcomes.  Most of the time, we can catch these...Continue Reading

By: Nick Knotts, Industrial Engineer, The Lawton Standard Company Why stainless steel? When it comes to castings for heat resistant applications, stainless steel is one of the most commonly selected materials. Heat resistant steels are made up of a variety of different microstructures, ranging from ferritic to austenitic and everything in between. Heat resistant steels...Continue Reading

Wear-resistant castings are metal components designed and produced to withstand repeated abrasion, impact, or other types of wear caused by friction between moving surfaces. These castings are typically made of steel, iron, or other alloys formulated with high levels of carbon, chromium, manganese, and other elements that increase their hardness and resistance to wear. Today,...Continue Reading

Tempefrom molding process video How does the mold process work? Check out our process video to learn more about how molds are made at Temperform. Step 1: Fill the pattern box (or core box) with sand and pack it tight. A core box is a wood or metal box manufactured in a shaped cavity into...Continue Reading

At Temperform, we’re committed to delivering more than quality castings. Do you have a special project? Will you have a future deliverable? Our team of experts is equipped to work with you and plan for a custom solution to fit your project requirements. Our custom solutions help you meet the demands of your business. These...Continue Reading