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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You can request a quote for castings by sending an email to todd@russelloyfoundry.com. Before a part can be priced, we will require a print and a material specification at a minimum. The more information you can send (part weights, estimated annual demand, pictures of existing tooling, etc.) the faster we will be able to process your request. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
The cost of casting varies according to project demands such as:
Casting function
Dimensions
Metal grade
Tolerances
Finishing / secondary processing requirements
Casting relies on economies of scale, so higher volume production runs will cost less per casting than low volume runs. For detailed information on costs for your project, request a quote at our contact page or email: todd@russelloyfoundry.com
Lead time vary based on several factors, including current facility capacity, order volume, complexity of parts and materials required. Our current standard lead time is 14 weeks from receipt of purchase order since iron castings are currently in high demand, but we are flexible and will do everything we can to accomodate. We are continuously working to decrease lead time and increase capacity, and our process is fluid enough that we are able to satisfy urgent needs for customers as they arise. Our new equipment installed in Nov. 2020 will be 4 times faster and should reduce lead-times to 6 weeks by Jan. 2021.
Payment by is our preferred method of payment. When submitting payment by check allow time for transit and processing. Orders ship only after checks have been received, processed and funds deposited. Send checks collect to: 1010 4th Street, P.O. Box, Durant, Iowa, 52747. Other available payment methods are: and electronic funds transfer (EFT): Specify EFT when submitting an order and we will provide bank transfer details.
All our casting work is custom and priced on a case-by-case basis.
Custom castings and moldings have many elements that influence their final cost, including pattern complexity, run size, casting process, material used, and secondary processing required. Consultation with Jay Irwin, President of Russelloy, will help find the most economical combination of these factors to answer your needs. Contact Jay at todd@russelloyfoundry.com.
Russelloy sources its material from Conflict Free sources and complies with IPC 1755.
As part of our corporate responsibility, we are assuring our customers that Russelloy Foundry is partnering with companies that:
Utilize fair labor practices and as a policy do not use or have sub-contractors that use minor, prisoner, or forced labor. And our partner suppliers (Where allowed) allow the work force to organize and freely communicate to management. Our supply chain is verified to comply with the responsible materials initiative (RMI) and is reviewed regularly.
Having Documentation showing compliance with all environmental standards for the country and locality for which you and your subcontractors are located.
Refrain from using conflict materials and provide Russelloy Foundry with products that are free from substances of very high concern (SVHC) and are RHOS, REACH, and Proposition 65 compliant.
Identifies and has a procedure for handling and labeling hazardous material and can provide material safety Data sheets for all exported material and chemicals used on product upon request.
Maintain safety record and have a system for corrective safety Measures should an accident occur.
Has a risk management plan that includes (but not limited to):
Addressing force majeure situations
Financial stability
Raw Material availability
Equipment Failure
Work force availability
Before production of a part begins, samples are made and verified to be correct to the print. Most customers choose to receive samples before the full production run begins, and we encourage this to ensure you are happy with your parts.
Each part we make is inspected at each step by our experienced production team with a final inspection taking place before the parts are approved for shipment.
We understand that there may be concerns with quality. Our customer service team will always work with you to address and correct the problem by replacing your parts as quickly as possible to prevent recurrence of the issue. Note: We are pursuing ISO Certification in 2021.
At this time, we only offer gray and ductile iron castings. However, if your part requires a different metal we have partnerships with foundries that pour steel, stainless steel, ni-hard, ni-resists, aluminum, and bronze.
There are a few key differences between gray and ductile iron. Gray iron is generally easier to machine, better at dampening vibration, and is less expensive. Gray iron is often used to make manhole covers and machine parts. Ductile iron is stronger and more impact resistant, but more expensive and more difficult to machine. Many ductile iron castings are used to make pump components and gear boxes.
We currently have three no-bake lines and floor molding. The majority of our production is handled by our Palmer UMM, which runs most any type of pattern up to 48 x 60, and is well-suited for low-to-medium volume work. We also have floor molding capability, which allows us to accommodate low-volume orders or very large castings.
Our process facilitates quick changeovers and allows us to accept orders as small as 1 piece. We are one of only a few foundries that specialize in short runs and one-off jobs. Our targeted annual volume for our Palmer UMM is 50-5000 pieces per year. However, our jobbing floor focuses on running either very small or very large castings, and handles our most complex work. The job floor currently supports all of our low-volume work, which is where we focus on volumes of 1-50 pcs. per order.
Our cope & drag molds are hand-rammed on jolt/squeeze machines which allows high levels of detail while retaining structural integrity. Our no-bake molds are hand-packed and vibrated, making it possible to cast very complex parts. We can also create molds with loose patterns through the use of these techniques.
We do not have in-house machining but we do have several partner facilities that allow us to provide machined complete parts.
We have a full pattern shop but focus on repair and maintenance. New patterns are made by one of our affiliated pattern shops.