cast austempered ductile iron. “Tey would tell us they just don’t


have the engineering abilities to do these things,” Keough said. “And after hearing that, it was kind of a natural leap to this next step.”


Tat step was expanding Joyworks


into a fully operational metalcast- ing facility focused on R&D and prototyping operations. With these increased capabilities, the studio can provide prototypes of possible casting conversions to Applied Process’s OEM and metalcaster customers, who may not be capable of producing them in a timely and/ or economical manner. Te castings produced by Joyworks are solely for educational or prototyping purposes; nothing is sold. “We did not build this opera-


tion to compete with metalcasters,” Keough said. “We built it to focus on conversion opportunities and to provide end-users with sample parts quickly. What we know is the tech-


nology of conversion and this is what we bring to the table for metalcaster and OEM customers.” Keough approached Justin


Lefevre, a former Joyworks intern who had joined Applied Process in technical sales. With a background in design and material selection, Lefevre jumped at the opportunity to spear- head the project. At the start of 2013, Lefevre


The expansion led to the acquisition of a 3D printer.


began working on a business plan for the expansion, which included a list of required capital investments. Te facility was expanded by 800 sq. ft., primarily adding office and storage space. Joyworks also acquired a 3-D printer, wood lathe and simulation software to help in design, pattern- making and verification. Completed in April 2013, the $150,000 project allows Joyworks to offer R&D support to Applied Process, with specific efforts aimed at completing casting conversions and prototypes more quickly.


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