This casting, produced in just 17 days, is an example of patternmakers and metalcasters working together to streamline the supply chain.


methods and materials. Ask why we still do things such-and-such way. Explore your options. Lamoncha, Humtown Products:


When people think of a patternmaker, they imagine someone gluing wood segments together or using a lathe. Tese are great tools that obviously still have their place, but we have so much more to offer. Our advanced methods are just additional tools in the toolbox. We are much more dynamic than that. We want to utilize all the technologies available. We want to have a CNC tooling shop and an advanced manufacturing shop in addi- tion to our traditional pattern shop.


What should be the major consid- erations when choosing between offshore and domestic pattern suppliers?


Murray, Hoosier Pattern: The same things you use to choose between domestic suppliers. We compete in a world marketplace today. You must be on your game to be competitive and have the services your customers require. McIntyre, Anderson Global:


Materials. For overseas pattern shops, Jul/Aug 2015 | METAL CASTING DESIGN & PURCHASING | 29


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