CASTING SOURCE  

Strategic Global Sourcing Solutions for Castings

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Low Cost - High Quality Castings in Aluminum, Brass, Iron, Magnesium, Steel, Stainless Steel & Zinc

Frequency Asked Questions

Q: Who is Casting-Source ?
A: Casting-Source is a division of Prosna, a US company that handles global out sourcing for small and medium sized US and European companies. We buy and sell cast, machined, and finished die casting, investment casting, and sand castings all over the world. The staff has been doing this since the late 1950's. Prosna has been in business since 1976."

Q: What castings are good candidates for off shore sourcing ?
A: Almost any casting would benefit from off shore sourcing. The savings in off shore sourcing is the labor. The more labor intensive the part, the more potential the savings. This applies not only to the casting, but the machining and finishing. You will also save on the initial tooling cost. Savings of 20% to 50% are normal. It is always recommended to purchase finished parts, not just raw castings. Any casting can have porosity, and it is best to let the foundry finish the parts to avoid any difficulties later.

Q: What materials are available ?
A: Just about all materials and alloys are available. We will provide material certificates with each lot.

Q: What finishes are available ?
A: We can offer just about any finish. We offer anodizing, painting, plating, powder coating, and more.

Q: Are the foundries and shops you use ISO certified ?
A: Most are, but some are not. We will use only ISO certified suppliers when instructed.

Q: What about quality standards and inspections ?
A: Each foundry and shop has its own quality control department which can meet most US inspection and quality standards. If needed we can use a 3rd party inspection service. Each production lot will come standard with a dimensional inspection report and material certification. Additional documentation, if requested, can be provided. We have long term relationships with these shops, and we will guarantee the parts to meet or exceed your drawing standards.

Q: Is there a minimum order quantity ?
A: No, we do not have a minimum quantity requirement, but please keep in mine that very small orders (a few hundred dollars) will offer little savings after the cost of shipping and handling. On the other hand, we can and will consolidate your parts with other items being shipped to reduce transportation and customs clearance costs.

Q: How long does it take to get a quotation ?
A: The response time will depend on the part. The average quote time is 2 to 4 days, but it can take a few days longer for complex parts, especially if there is a lot to be translated on the drawings and/or accompanying specifications.

Q: How do you determine where parts will be made ?
A: The parts design, material, quantity, quality requirements, and the customer's preferences (if any) will determine where we have the parts manufactured.

Q: What are your lead times ?
A: Normally samples in 20 to 45 days, and production in 60-90 days after sample approval. The complexity of the part, or the tooling needed to make the parts, will affect the lead time.

Q: What are your payment terms ?
A: Tooling - 50% deposit with order, balance on acceptance of samples. Production parts are Net 20 Days with approved credit.

Q: Will there be any additional cost to the price quoted, like duty and international freight ?
A: No, we will quote to you a firm price FOB-Munster, Indiana for less than full container lots. Full containers can be drop shipped to your nearest rail yard.

Q: What do we need to provide to get a quote ?
A: Dimensional drawings, order and/or lot sizes, any special instructions, and if possible the weight for each part.

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