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Advantages of the Casting Process vs. Other Manufacturing Services

Metal casting services offer a number of unique advantages compared to other industrial manufacturing methods. The casting process offers virtually unlimited flexibility in product design: instead of being limited by the machining or fabrication technology in use, custom cast components can be completely optimized based on functional performance, strength, and weight requirements.

The casting process allows contract manufacturers to produce complex part geometries on the external surface of a part, as well as within the external cavities. The latter is one of the main advantages of metal casting services: the process produces highly complex internal geometries much easier than other manufacturing methods, without extensively adding to the cost of production.

Five Benefits of Metal Casting Services

A Highly Economical Manufacturing Solution

Metal casting services are one of the most cost-effective ways to approach low-volume manufacturing projects. Compared to various machining and other metalworking solutions, casting requires a relatively low upfront cost and inexpensive tooling. Generally, the setup time for casing projects is also reduced, further minimizing labor costs.

Casting is able to produce complex geometries with relative ease, making it potentially much cheaper for precision manufacturing projects. Furthermore, some components can be cast as finished products, requiring no costly post-production machining or secondary operations.

Capable of Producing Complex Internal Geometries

Casting services are one of the most effective ways for producing highly complex internal geometries on components and assemblies featuring internal cavities. Virtually any custom shape, features, and cross-sections can be cast. For extremely complex, close-tolerance, and high-precision geometries, subtractive manufacturing methods such as CNC machining can easily remove excess material from the desired areas.

Extremely Efficient and Sustainable for High-Volume Manufacturing

When it comes to material usage, the casting process is an extremely efficient and sustainable manufacturing method. This is especially true for high-volume runs, in which the material savings are compounded by hundreds or thousands of products. There is minimal wasted metal in the casting process, and most excess metal can be recycled and re-cast.

Virtually No Limit to Part Size

Another advantage of metal casting services is that there is virtually no limit to the size of the part. Cast components can range from less than a pound in weight up to thousands of pounds. Essentially, no matter how large or complex the part design is, the casting process is able to produce it reliably.

Over a Century of Quality American Casting Services

Established in 1905 in Coffeyville, Kansas, Acme Foundry has proudly remained one of America’s leading gray iron casting providers for well over a century. Our company is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer committed to delivering superior quality, consistency, and customer service for your custom casting project.

CNC Maquinista

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Resumen de la posición – responsable de producir piezas mecanizadas operando una máquina CNC mientras se mantienen los estándares de calidad y seguridad.

Deberes y responsabilidades esenciales;

  • Cargar la materia prima y descargar el producto terminado. Debe ser capaz de levantar 50 libras con frecuencia, así como usar herramientas manuales para asegurar herramientas y accesorios en la máquina.
  • Realizar inspecciones en los productos terminados. Debe ser capaz de leer un plano, así como utilizar varios dispositivos de medición de precisión, como calibradores o micrómetros, y utilizar otros tipos de medidores.
  • Realizar ajustes en la herramienta/programas para mantener las piezas dentro de las especificaciones.
  • Realizar mantenimiento preventivo en la máquina. 
  • Mantener un ambienté de trabajo limpio, incluyendo limpiar la máquina.
  • Mantener un área segura de trabajo.
  • Seguir instrucciones, incluyendo seguir procedimientos establecidos de trabajo.

Capacitación;

Estamos dispuestos a entrenar siempre y cuando el aplicante tenga lo siguiente;

  • buen conocimiento practico de las matemáticas
  • buen entendimiento del uso de herramientas
  • aptitud mecánica
  • habilidades efectivas de comunicación
  • fuertes habilidades para resolver problemas
  • una actitud positiva motivada

Educación y/o Experiencia;

No requerimiento, pero se prefiere experiencia previa. El sueldo será de acuerdo a la experiencia. 

Beneficios;

  • Paga semanal
  • Seguro médico, dental, visión, de vida, discapacidad, y de accidentes
  • Vacaciones
  • Días festivos pagados
  • Horas extras disponibles

Operador de máquina principal

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Resumen de la posición: responsable de configurar y operar la maquinaria de la sala central para producir núcleos de arena que cumplan con los estándares de calidad al ritmo.

Deberes y responsabilidades esenciales;

  • Configurar la maquinaria para el funcionamiento
  • Arranque la maquinaria y realice ajustes en la maquinaria cuando sea necesario para mejorar el rendimiento
  • Operar maquinaria y equipo de acuerdo con las instrucciones
  • Solucionar problemas y realizar el mantenimiento
  • Realizar controles de calidad, seguir los procedimientos de informes y mantenimiento de registros, e informar problemas al supervisor
  • Cumplir con todas las regulaciones de seguridad y salud
  • Limpiar la maquinaria y mantener la limpieza en el área de trabajo

Calificaciones;

  • una actitud positiva motivada
  • capacidad para seguir instrucciones escritas y orales
  • habilidades matemáticas básicas
  • capacidad para levantar, doblar y permanecer de pie durante largos períodos de tiempo
  • debe ser capaz de trabajar a un ritmo para cumplir con los objetivos de producción

Educación y/o Experiencia

  • No es necesario, sin embargo, se prefiere experiencia previa. 

Beneficios;

  • Pago semanal
  • Seguro médico, dental, visión, de vida, discapacidad y accidentes
  • Vacaciones
  • Días festivos pagados
  • Horas extras disponibles

CNC Machinist

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Magic Circle Manufacturing – a division of Acme Foundry – is looking for a qualified CNC Machinist for its manufacturing facility located in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Position Summary – The CNC Machinist is responsible for the production of precision machined parts by operating a CNC machine while maintaining strict quality control and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Load raw material and unload finished product. Must be able to lift 50lbs frequently as well as use hand tools to secure tooling and fixtures into machine.
  • Perform inspections of finished product. Must be able to read a blueprint as well as use various precision measuring devices such as calipers or micrometers, and use other types of gauges.
  • Make adjustments to tooling/program to keep parts within specification
  • Perform preventative maintenance on machine
  • Maintain a clean work environment, including removing chips from machine.
  • Maintain a safe work area.
  • Follow instructions, including following established work procedures.

Qualifications:

We are willing to train motivated individuals, as long as applicants have the following:

  • A good working knowledge of mathematics.
  • A good understanding of common tool usage.
  • Overall mechanical aptitude.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • A motivated and positive attitude.

Education and/or Experience:

No requirement; however, previous machine operator experience is preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

  • Competitive wages and weekly paychecks.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance.
  • Vacation time.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Overtime available for motivated individuals.

Fill out an application in person at Acme Foundry or drop off a resume – 1502 Spruce Street, Coffeyville, KS.

Core Machine Operator

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Magic Circle Manufacturing – a division of Acme Foundry – is looking for a qualified Core Machine Operator for its manufacturing facility located in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Position Summary – The Core Machine Operator sets up and operates various core room machinery in the foundry. They are responsible for making sand cores which meet our customers’ quality standards at a pace that keeps up with the rest of production.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Set up core machinery for operation.
  • Start machinery and make adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance or efficiency.
  • Operate all machinery and equipment in accordance with detailed instructions and safety protocols.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform maintenance.
  • Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness throughout the work area.
  • Perform quality control while following all reporting and record-keeping procedures.
  • Comply with all required safety and health regulations

Qualifications:

  • A motivated and positive attitude.
  • The ability to closely follow written and oral instructions.
  • The ability to lift, bend, and to stand for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to work at a pace quick enough to meet production goals.

Education and/or Experience:

No requirement; however, previous machining experience is preferred. 

Benefits:

  • Competitive wages and weekly paychecks.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance.
  • Vacation time.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Overtime available for motivated individuals.

Fill out an application in person at Acme Foundry or drop off a resume – 1502 Spruce Street, Coffeyville, KS.

Maintenance Tech

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Magic Circle Manufacturing – a division of Acme Foundry – is looking for a qualified Maintenance Technician for its manufacturing facility in Coffeyville, KS.

Position Summary – The Maintenance Technician is responsible for various machine maintenance tasks throughout the facility. They regularly install, inspect, and repair a variety of machines and other production equipment, while also performing preventive maintenance to ensure all machines remain operational.

Essential Duties and Requirements:

  • Maintaining and repairing both CNC machines and manual machines.
  • Understanding and knowledge of general machine maintenance – such as mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics drawings to determine work procedures.
  • Install, repair, and troubleshoot a variety of machinery and mechanical equipment.
  • Must have own tools.
  • Familiarity with Mori, Toyoda, Haas, and Okuma Machine Tools is a plus.

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay based on experience.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance.
  • Company paid retirement program.
  • Paid vacation time.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Hours: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm + Overtime

Fill out an application in person at Acme Foundry or drop off a resume – 1502 Spruce Street, Coffeyville, KS.

Esmeril

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Resumen de la posición – operar maquinaria, incluidos pedestales y amoladoras manuales, así como otras herramientas eléctricas, para moler piezas de fundición de hierro según las especificaciones del cliente

Deberes y responsabilidades esenciales;

  • Operar herramientas eléctricas manuales y montadas, incluyendo amoladoras, cinceles de aire, taladros, etc.
  • Encender la maquinaria y hacer ajustes a la maquinaria cuando sea necesario para mejorar el rendimiento
  • Cumplir con todas las normas de seguridad y salud
  • Limpiar la maquinaria y mantener la limpieza en el área de trabajo

Calificaciones;

  • Una actitud positiva motivada
  • Capacidad para seguir instrucciones escritas y orales
  • Capacidad para levantar, doblarse y permanecer de pie durante largos períodos de tiempo
  • Debe ser capaz de trabajar a un ritmo para cumplir con los objetivos de producción

Educación y Experiencia;

  • No requerimiento, pero se prefiere experiencia previa. 

Beneficios;

  • Paga semanal
  • Seguro médico, dental, visión, de vida, discapacidad y  accidentes 
  • Vacaciones
  • Días festivos pagados
  • Tiempo extra disponible

Técnico de mantenimiento

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Resumen del puesto – Responsable de la instalación, reparación y mantenimiento de maquinaria y equipos en la fundición. Sus responsabilidades también incluyen la construcción y el mantenimiento de sistemas mecánicos y de construcción, e implican el uso de una variedad de herramientas manuales y eléctricas. 

Deberes y responsabilidades esenciales;

  • Montaje, instalación y mantenimiento de sistemas mecánicos, maquinaria y equipos.
  • Solución de problemas de maquinaria y mantenimiento preventivo de rutina.
  • Lectura, interpretación y seguimiento de instrucciones y manuales de operación.
  • Mantener un cronograma para inspeccionar, dar servicio y probar maquinaria.
  • Limpieza, reparación e instalación de equipos y piezas según sea necesario.
  • Operar una variedad de herramientas manuales y eléctricas.
  • Mantener un área de trabajo limpia y organizada.
  • Cumplir con las normas de seguridad y salud.
  • Realizar trabajos de mantenimiento general en los edificios según lo asignado.

Calificaciones;

  • Fuerte aptitud mecánica
  • Buenas habilidades para resolver problemas
  • Experiencia en el manejo de herramientas manuales y eléctricas
  • habilidades de comunicación efectivas
  • una actitud positiva motivada

Educación y/o Experiencia;

  • No se requiere, sin embargo, se hace referencia a la experiencia previa o a la formación técnica. El salario será proporcional a la experiencia.

Beneficios;

  • Pago semanal
  • Seguro médico, dental, visión, de vida, discapacidad y accidentes
  • Vacaciones
  • Días festivos pagados
  • Horas extras disponibles

Grinder (English)

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Magic Circle Manufacturing – a division of Acme Foundry – is looking for a Grinder for its manufacturing facility located in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Position Summary – The Grinder operates a variety of machinery to grind iron castings according to customer specifications. Typical machinery used includes pedestal and hand grinders, as well as various other power tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate hand and mounted power tools safely and reliably – including metal grinders, air chisels, drills, etc.
  • Set up and start machinery in accordance with all production requirements and safety protocols.
  • Perform operational adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance and efficiency.
  • Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness throughout the work area and facility.
  • Comply with all required worker safety and health regulations.

Qualifications:

  • A motivated and positive attitude.
  • The ability to closely follow written and oral instructions.
  • The ability to lift, bend, and to stand for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to work at a pace quick enough to meet production goals.

Education and/or Experience:

No requirement; however, previous machining experience is preferred. 

Benefits:

  • Competitive wages and weekly paychecks.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance.
  • Vacation time.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Overtime available for motivated individuals.

Fill out an application in person at Acme Foundry or drop off a resume – 1502 Spruce Street, Coffeyville, KS.

CNC Programming

CNC Turning vs. CNC Milling: What’s the Difference for Precision Machining Services?

Acme Foundry’s custom machining division offers high quality CNC turning and CNC milling solutions. These precision machining services are both utilized across a range of industries to manufacture highly accurate metal parts with complex designs and close tolerances.

The basic difference between turning and milling is that the turning centers rotate the workpiece, while milling centers use a rotating tool against a stationary workpiece.

Understanding the Differences Between CNC Milling and Turning Services

The CNC Turning Process

Turning machines secure cylindrical metal workpieces (generally called bar stock) in a chuck. The chuck then rotates the entire workpiece at very high speeds. A metal cutting tool presses against the surface of the workpiece – controlled via precise CNC programming. The friction between the rotating workpiece and cutting tool carefully removes metal and eventually produces a finished component with all of the desired shapes and geometries.

The CNC Milling Process

In the CNC milling process, the workpiece is held in place rigidly. Instead, the milling tool itself rotates (like a drill or grinder) to remove metal from the workpiece at precise angles, depths, and shapes. This is how CNC milling centers are able to achieve such complex, close-tolerance geometries from solid blocks of metal.

Turning vs. Milling Services: Advantages and Disadvantages

In many applications which require custom machined cylindrical parts, CNC turning is able to produce components more quickly and economically compared to milling. However, the turning process is not as efficient or as versatile for the manufacturing of non-cylindrical parts. In those cases, CNC milling services are more efficient while wasting less scrap material. Indeed, some complex non-cylindrical parts are impossible to produce solely on a lathe, requiring a CNC mill or mill-turn workstation.

Over 115 Years of Quality Machining Services

Located in Coffeyville, Kansas, since 1905, Acme Foundry has evolved into one of the nation’s leading foundries and CNC machining service providers. We specialize in the custom machining of gray iron castings along with complete foundry solutions. Our company is an ISO 9001:2015 certified American manufacturer dedicated to superior quality, consistency, and customer service.

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