How Foundry Work Has Evolved Over Time
Modern foundry work requires precision, chemistry and diligence. Foundries have a long lineage of engineers and manufacturers who work to produce metal castings in many different means. Their research and work have propelled our modern foundry technology and have helped our industry grow and evolve over time. Foundry work began…
3 Reasons to Use Recycled Steel for Your Construction Project
Efficiency in all aspects of construction is paramount for a successful project. Considering various factors including cost, waste and quality of materials should be prioritized when undergoing a construction project. Using recycled materials in construction, most notably recycled steel, can upscale projects and optimize costs. Steel is one of the…
The Machinery You’ll Operate in a Day on the Foundry Floor
The American casting foundry was born out of necessity. During the mid-1600s, there was a growing need for metal containers, utensils and tools. People needed pots to feed their families and at that time the colonists needed to build their own industries to harness their resources and take care of…
What It Takes to Join the Prospect Foundry Team
At Prospect Foundry, we may be known for our market-leading quality, reliability and service, but we established that reputation after years of hard work. The Sitarz brothers (Michael and Peter) founded our company in 1936 as iron casting molders. Ever since our humble beginnings, we’ve prided ourselves on being a…
How Guardian Software Systems Helps Us Deliver Results
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software makes operating a foundry easier by efficiently managing business functions within an integrated system. Finding the right ERP software is important because it can help alleviate the stress of managing the unique costs and quality demands foundries encounter. We have considered these constraints and assessed…
Why Major Manufacturers Choose Prospect Foundry
Major OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) have many options to choose from, but we stand out from the competition. For almost 90 years, we have built a reputation for being the market-leading supplier of complex cored gray and ductile iron castings in low to medium volumes. We are masters in supply…
What is Coring?
At Prospect Foundry, we lead the market in supplying complex cored ductile and gray iron castings. Read on to find out everything you ever wanted to know about the process of coring. Introducing Coring A core is a metal or sand insert used to shape any part of a casting…
Melting vs. Molding: What’s the Difference?
If you have never worked in a foundry, the process of creating the metal components that drive industries is probably foreign to you. In agriculture, transportation, construction, mining, and a variety of other industries, the parts for essential machines come from custom-made casts. The journey from idea, to mold, to…
Inside the Booming Foundry Market
As the economy has ebbed and flowed over the past two years, foundries across the nation have emerged with strong demand and a bullish outlook. Across the industries we serve at Prospect Foundry, increased production has led to the need for a healthy, reliable supply chain of casting services. We…
Why Craftsmanship Still Matters in Manufacturing
In the 85 years since Prospect Foundry has opened its doors, the industry has changed immensely. The major industries that our castings service – agriculture, construction, mining, transportation, fluid power, industrials – now represent hundreds of billions of dollars of the national industrial output. The scale and importance of quality…
