Prototype Castings
Prototype Casting for Aluminum Products
Prototype castings provide an efficient and economical way to test the fit, form, and function of your product design before moving into full production. Our prototype programs reduce risks, improve lead times, and accelerate time-to-market, to make sure your project gets off to the right start.
Advantages of Prototype Casting
Prototype casting gives you a smarter way to bring new parts to life, helping you move faster, cut costs, and reduce risks before full production.
With prototype casting, you can:
- Get parts faster with shorter production lead times
- Prove your design works before committing to large-scale manufacturing
- Lower development risks and costs by catching issues early
- Identify cost savings sooner in the process
- Make changes affordably with lower engineering modification costs
- Showcase new ideas sooner to customers, investors, or stakeholders
Superior Casting Quality & Flexibility
We partner with world-class pattern shops to deliver prototype tooling that meets even the most complex requirements. From short-run concepts to scalable production, our process ensures prototypes that are accurate, reliable, and cost-efficient.
Why Choose Olson Aluminum for Prototype Castings?
Backed by decades of expertise, Olson Aluminum offers distinct advantages in prototype casting, including:
- Access to cost-effective tooling options
- Ability to handle projects of any size or complexity
- Partnerships with leading pattern shops for fast turnaround
- Engineering support to optimize your design
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Air Set Molding in aluminum casting?
Air Set Molding is a process that uses chemically bonded sand molds, allowing for more intricate designs, deeper draws, and greater dimensional accuracy compared to green sand molding.
What types of projects are best suited for Air Set Molding?
Air Set Molding is ideal for larger castings, complex geometries, and detailed features that cannot be achieved with traditional green sand processes.
How does Air Set Molding improve production flexibility?
With versatile tooling options, Air Set Molding supports both low-volume runs (a few parts) and high-volume production (tens of thousands of castings).
What industries benefit from Air Set Molding?
This process is widely used in aerospace, automotive, industrial machinery, and energy sectors, where precision and strength are critical.
Does Olson Aluminum offer finishing and heat treatment in-house?
Yes, we provide in-house heat treatment services, ensuring quality control and faster delivery without relying on third-party vendors.
Ready to Get Started?
Olson Aluminum Castings is committed to delivering high-quality aluminum castings that meet your design, performance, and production needs. Whether you need prototypes, pressure-tight castings, superior finishes, or high-machinability parts, our team is here to help you succeed. Contact us today at 815-229-3292 to discuss your project and discover how we can deliver the right solution for you!
