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Sand casting for the safety critical oil & gas industries

30 September 2019 Haworth Castings has manufactured aluminium sand and gravity-die castings for safety critical industry such as the oil and gas sector for over 30 years, Our casting process ,includes design, advising on materials and methods of delivering consistency and quality. 

The environmental benefits of reusing sand for aluminium casting

16 September 2019 We all need to ensure that we live and work in a way that helps to promote sustainability and offer protection for the environment and at Haworth Castings, we take our environmental responsibilities very seriously.    

High-specification sand castings for the aerospace industry

28 August 2019 With more than 60 years’ experience working in the aerospace industry, at Haworth Castings we continue to develop our skills and knowledge to support this incredibly dynamic industry.

Sand casting aluminium products for the defence sector

31 July 2019 During our 60 years’ working in aluminium sand casting and gravity die casting, we have invested heavily, acquiring the latest tools and skills to support our customers by delivering cutting edge high quality components. This is particularly true for our work in the defence industry.

Considerations before starting any casting project

17 July 2019 Consultation with casting manufacturers is important right at the start, to find the most cost-effective way to cast a project. The earlier we can be involved in the design process the better it is for our customer, as we have the skills and expertise to be able to advise.

An overview of Gravity Die Casting

26 June 2019 Gravity die casting is used to manufacture casting parts from non-ferrous materials such as aluminium or low-temperature alloys. The process is used to create intricately shaped components for a wide range of industrial applications in the defence, medical and energy sectors.

An overview of sand core making in casting

11 June 2019 Cores are used in our foundry casting process to create cavities as well as internal and external features which cannot be generated by our patterns

What are the 5 stages of aluminium sand casting?

31 May 2019 We have produced an ebook guide to explain the 5 key stages of aluminium sand casting. To register and download your copy of the ebook please click on the Read More link below.

Why is high quality sand so important in sand casting

14 May 2019 The composition and quality of the sand directly influences the final shape, dimensional accuracy and surface finish of the finished casting.

Moly spraying and casting

29 April 2019 Moly spraying is a process used to increase the wear resistance of our aluminium castings. ‘Moly’ is the shortened name for molybdenum – a silvery-grey metal that has the sixth highest melting point of any element (2623°C).