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Ever wondered how you can get better-value tooling? Or how to ensure your tooling will be to the right standard? Or how to safeguard yourself against delivery delays? learn more...

Cost. It’s one of the most important considerations when sourcing foundry tooling. learn more...

For most customers, when it comes to buying foundry tooling, there is one over-riding consideration: cost. And whilst the cost of foundry tooling is primarily dependent upon factors such as its size, material, and cavity geometry & complexity,... learn more...

You’ve just ordered your pattern equipment, and you think you know how much it’s going to cost. But the cost of your pattern equipment isn’t just the amount you’ll pay your patternmaker. learn more...

A foundry pattern is a tool used to produce the sand moulds from which castings are made (from molten metal). The pattern impression is essentially a replica of the casting. learn more...