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The American castings industry has a long and rich history that traces its origins all the way back to the colonial period before the nation was even officially born. As you can imagine, the industry has evolved dramatically through the centuries, shaped by technological advancements, industrialization, and changing economic demands. Since 1945, Tazewell has specialized […]

As with most American manufacturing sectors today, foundries are increasingly focused on achieving higher efficiency and better sustainability. Part of that is due to new industry regulations which are pushing manufacturers to minimize their carbon footprints and their overall impact on the environment. And of course, part of it is due to modern foundries like […]

Foundry work today is incredibly involved and complex – from pattern creation and core making to the actual casting process and subsequent quality control. However, the complexity of the process is how foundries like Tazewell Machine Works are able to produce such a wide range of custom castings with intricate external geometries and internal cavities. […]

Foundry work has always been a major player in the Illinois industrial sector. While the state is renowned for its manufacturing industry as a whole, casting is particularly vital – both as a service to end customers, and in support of other Illinois manufacturers. That’s why the Tazewell foundry specializes in aluminum sand casting services […]

When many people think of industrial castings, what comes to mind is large machinery components and huge iron parts. However, we also use the sand casting process for many smaller, more common types of products. Capable of producing everything from run-of-the-mill pipes and fittings, valves and pump parts, to some of the most commonly used […]

There are a lot of different methods for manufacturing custom metal castings, with sand casting being one of the most common processes. Using sand cores provides some unique advantages compared to using metal cores in die casting, or wax cores in investment casting – two of the most common competing services. Perhaps the most notable […]