Pattern being readied to add phenolic urethane molding sand, photo of above pattern with internal nylon vents being applied Photo of cope pattern with foundry engineering added–down sprue to deliver metal from ladle to mold cavity. 12” riser sleeves to assure proper feeding of casting once poured. The casting weighs Read more…
Effort Foundry, Inc., has been a trusted manufacturer of castings for the U.S. Navy for over 2 decades. Today, Effort Foundry is the go-to source for military-grade valve and pump components because of their dependable track record, welding classifications, and stringent testing. Effort Foundry Military Castings account for more than Read more…
The crew that takes the first step in converting the pattern to a casting is our molding department. The crew consists of Cory Cesanek, Jeff Gruber, Tylor Hopkins, Corey Wendell, and Adam Yenca. “Set-up” to prepare pattern for filling with phenolic urethane bonded sand, this includes following the engineering instructions to put, chills, tile Read more…
The personnel in EFI’s Grinding Department are the craftsmen that convert a rough casting to the finished product as specifiedby our customers. Meet Our Grinders: Freddy Caytuiro-Miranda, Anthoni Castro, Obdulio Cruz Cruzado, Julian Cruz, TJ Fritz, Nick Lett, Carlos Ortiz-Martinez, James Riley, and Julian Wismer. The EFI Grinders use 7” grinders and Read more…
Effort Foundry Inc., an NIAC-approved vendor since 2017, produces castings for the nuclear power generation industry.Effort Foundry produces valve components, pump components, and general castings for the NUCLEAR market.Effort Foundry, Inc, currently maintains nuclear NDE procedures for the following disciplines: Visual Inspection in accordance with ASME Sect. V, Article 9/MSS-SP-55 Read more…
Effort Foundry’s Lean Initiative Lean manufacturing is a philosophy that, in basic terms, is used to reduce waste in manufacturing, resulting in greater efficiency and more value for the customer. An efficient factory will have higher production capability and make products with a lower defect rate. The Lean system is Read more…
Since its beginning in 1973, Effort Foundry has focused on manufacturing high-quality castings for clients, and today Effort Foundry continues to pride itself on craftsmanship. This includes maintaining ISO certifications and over 140 NIAC, NACE, ASME, and military certifications. While Effort Foundry has been approved for several years to produce Read more…
Industry certifications signify that a company is dedicated to product quality and public safety. Among Effort Foundry’s certifications are ASME, Military, and NACE. ASME Businesses and regulators around the world rely on the ASME Certification Mark (The Mark). ASME certification is the clearest way to tell customers, supply chains, industry partners, and regulators, Read more…
The award is given each year to the company that best exemplifies achievement in the manufacturing arena, showing a proven track record of success and an unbending commitment to achieving and maintaining excellence in manufacturing. Effort Foundry is a supplier of high-integrity steel castings for the pump, power generation, and Read more…
Countless industries would not be able to function without castings. Castings are formed by pouring liquid metal into a mold, then allowing it to cool and solidify, creating complex shapes that are difficult, if not impossible, to form using other methods. While you can create castings using just one metal, such Read more…