Core Process Selection

Our innovative core making techniques build castings with intricate coring to accomplish almost any geometry you can engineer or design.

• 3D Printed Core, no tooling required, just a 3D CAD Model.
• Automated Shell Core, custom tooling CNC machined aluminum or iron

• Semi-automatic Shell Core, custom tooling CNC machined aluminum or iron
• Stock Shell Cores, round .187” to 7.0” dia., no tooling required.
• Dry Sand - No Bake Core, custom tooling Metal, plastic or wood medium.
• CO2 set Core / Dry Sand, custom tooling Metal, plastic or wood medium.
• Automated SO2 Process, custom tooling CNC machined Alum. Plastic high Production
• Process Comparisons

Consult the Aluminum Casting: Core Comparisons Chart (PDF) to compare the uses, finish, dimensional stability, accuracy and production capabilities of each process.

Our casting engineers will help you select the best core process for your job. Contact us so we can assist you to move your project forward.

Note: Each section contains information about specific subjects or terms as they apply to Pentz Cast Solutions. The Guide is as accurate as possible; however, all material is provided without warranty of any kind.

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As an ITAR-Registered manufacturer of precision aluminum sand and PM castings, we take pride in creating high-performance castings designed to exceed our customers’ expectations. Our expert team of engineers and manufacturers utilize cutting-edge technology in engineering, tooling, casting, and CNC machining to take your casting from prototype thru tooling to automated casting production, CNC machining and manufacturing.

Contact Us online to discuss your next project or Request a Quote online and let our experts create castings designed to meet your application requirements.