Just-in-time delivery is a business approach that involves receiving goods only when they’re needed in the production process, eliminating the need for stockpiling inventory. This strategy can provide several benefits, such as lower warehousing costs, decreased waste, and improved cash flow. Additionally, it can help businesses respond more effectively to changes in demand and reduce the risk of stock obsolescence. However, implementing just-in-time delivery requires careful coordination between suppliers and manufacturers. It requires a high level of trust...Continue Reading

Penn-Mar Castings, LLC is committed to improving quality management through educating, innovation, and quality tools. It strives to continue to improve interdepartmental communication and external communication. It schedules frequent customer visits to solve quality issues in a timely manner. Penn-Mar will continue to be at the forefront of the metal casting industry by increasing manufacturing efficiencies, improving process control, expanding capabilities, and updating facilities. In this blog, we will discuss some of the tools and services Penn-Mar is currently utilizing to...Continue Reading

The Lawton Standard Co. has recently added AMSCO Wear Products, Inc., located in Wilmington, Del., to the Lawton Standard family as part of its expansion strategy. AMSCO has been providing cost-effective, wear-resistant steel since 1915. They offer innovative design, world-class quality control, and superior customer service. AMSCO’s products include wear parts for steel recycling, mining, and waste-to-energy industries. AMSCO will operate as a sister company to Penn-Mar Castings. Read the full announcement here.Continue Reading

What is it? A stand-down is coming together with fellow employees to discuss a safety or quality issue. Stand-downs allow us to address procedures and standard work, while also giving us an opportunity to talk through issues as a group. The supervisor gathers the operators involved in the stand-down to go through and do a 5-why corrective action to resolve the issue at that time. Then they share the information with any other department that could be affected...Continue Reading

With the use of cast iron dating back to about 3,000 years ago, it is impressive that it is something that is still being utilized by so many different industries. In recent years, many countries all around the world have been fighting for the spot of top supplier. Because this type of work is becoming more and more outdated, companies will need to work hard to make ongoing changes to be successful. It is predicted that foundries with...Continue Reading

Properties – What is cast iron? Cast iron contains a carbon content greater than 2%, typically somewhere between 2-4%. There is also the presence of silicon between 1-3%. The combination of the carbon and silicon give cast iron a great deal of castability, meaning that it is easier to create quality castings. Cast iron is also usually preferred when making castings because it has a low melting temperature. Process – How is it made? The process of how...Continue Reading