Sourcing castings, rough or machined, the question is never just “Who can make this part?” It’s more like, “Who can make this part right, on time, every time, and back it up with over a century of proof?” That’s exactly the standard Acme Foundry has met since we first opened […]
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If you work in sourcing complex metal castings, ones which require custom machining, you’ve no doubt seen how frustrating it can be coordinating production between a foundry and a CNC machine shop. It’s a juggling act of matching up capacity, production schedules, delivery timelines, etc. Then, if a quality issue […]
Ever wonder what actually happens between “raw iron” and a finished gray iron casting? At Acme Foundry, we’ve been refining this process for decades…actually, we’ve been at it for more than 120 years. With everything carefully orchestrated in our facility, each step flows seamlessly into the next. On that note, […]
The pressure to offshore foundry work has always come down to one argument: cost savings. But in 2026, that argument isn’t nearly as straightforward as it was even just a decade ago. Escalating tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and chronic supply chain disruptions are costing American companies that rely on overseas casting […]
As supply chain considerations and domestic sourcing priorities remain front and center for many manufacturers in 2026, more and more businesses are seeking partnerships with reliable American foundries. Enter Acme Foundry: we’ve provided U.S.A.-made gray iron castings for over 120 years from our Coffeyville, Kansas facility. While our manufacturing processes have […]
As we head through 2026, we know that designers and engineers are under continued pressure to optimize their products, especially in terms of material usage. The major influences continue to be reducing total cost of ownership, managing supply chain risk, adopting cleaner processes, and yet delivering durable performance in demanding […]