Iron is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, and it plays a vital role in our lives. Here are 20 interesting facts about iron: Iron is a chemical element with the symbol Fe, which comes from the Latin word ‘ferrum’. It is the fourth most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. Iron is...Continue Reading
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...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...Continue Reading
We are located in Hanover, PA. We specialize in gray and ductile iron castings weighing from 150 to 4,000lbs. We use an air-set, no-bake molding process. Capacity Our facility is 80,000 sq ft and has a 1,000 net ton capacity per month. We have 2 two-ton inductotherm coreless induction furnaces. Certifications Here at Penn-Mar Castings,...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...Continue Reading
Save time on purchasing, inventory, and logistics. We understand customer requirements, from specifications and tolerances to quantities and delivery dates. We currently have the following features: • Weekly updated order status report • Semi-automated mold line • Primer & paint booth • Non-destructive testing • In-mold stress relieving • Furnace stress relieving • Inventory programs...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...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...Continue Reading
The C.A. Lawton Co. and Penn-Mar Castings, LLC teamed up to teach an Iron 101 class to one of their customers. Unlike the typical Iron 101s, this one has a twist. Employees from both sites collaborated to teach their knowledge on metalcasting and foundries. The main focus of the Iron 101 was to showcase how...Continue Reading
Foundries have been setting high standards for recycling and inspiring other industries to adapt to their level of sustainability. For centuries, foundries have been making new metal objects by remelting old ones. For example, the oldest existing casting is a copper frog made in Mesopotamia dating back to 3200 B.C. Metalcasting facilities recycle more than...Continue Reading
