Aluminum Sand Casting requires continual research and development to maintain a high quality product standard. Here are our latest news and events.
Thu
07
Oct
2010
Now Casting Aluminum at ISO 9001:2008 Standards!
Alcast is proud to announce that certification to the international ISO 9001:2008 Quality Standard in manufacturing and casting aluminum products. ISO is a family of standards for quality management systems. ISO 9001:2008 requirements include:
A set of procedures that cover all key processes in the business;
Monitoring processes to ensure they are effective;
Keeping adequate records;
Checking output for defects, with appropriate and corrective action where necessary;
Regularly reviewing individual processes and the quality system itself for effectiveness; and
Facilitating continual improvement*
Our quality process certification reflects Alcast's continuing mandate towards quality, efficiency (including our Lean Manufacturing initiative) and sales.
Alcast is attending Canadian Manufacturing Week in Toronto, Oct 5-7 2010. Visit us at Booth 2032 in the Toronto Congress Centre, North Building with any aluminum casting and manufacturing questions you may have! CMW is Canada's largest and most comprehensive manufacturing show. You can find a mobile-friendly exhibitor search and booth map here.
Fri
22
May
2009
New Service: Vibra Finishing
As part of Alcast’s continued efforts to vertically integrate key components of its supply chain, we are pleased to offer new in house vibra finishing services. With the addition of 5 new vibra finishing tanks of varied sizes and design, we are able to accommodate a very large variety of product sizes and volumes.
Wed
20
May
2009
New Manufacturing Process Upgrade: Automated Flaskless Moudling
We are pleased to announce the installation of our new Roberts Sinto FBO III 20”x24” flaskless moulding machine and mould handling system.This investment is a symbol of Alcast’s firm belief that our customers deserve the highest quality moulds available in today’s market with the best pricing and fastest turnaround.
Tue
21
Apr
2009
Alcast Staff Awarded for Lean Manufacturing SMART program initiative
Today Alcast’s Production Manager Shayne Baker and Vice President Andrew Doesborgh were honoured for their Lean Manufacturing SMART program initiative by staff at the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development Michael Bryant, Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger, and Hamilton MPP Sophia Aggelonitis. Alcast would like to thank the Province of Ontario, the incredible staff at the CME, and Brian Marvel at the Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services for all of their contributions.
Mon
16
Mar
2009
Cold Box Core Making Process Upgraded
Today we at Alcast have committed to upgrading our Cold Box Core Making Process with the purchase of a new Loramendi Lüber Methyl Formate gas generator. This upgrade will improve cycle times which will reduce costs, increase capacity, and improve our ability to remove cores after casting.
Mon
23
Feb
2009
Quality Assurance Improvement: New Digital Indicating System
Alcast’s Quality Lab received a new Tinius Olsen SR-2 Digital Indicating system today, which replaces the former analog controls and measurement techniques. This system will remove subjectivity caused by user interpretation and provide us with real time Load, Load Rate and Peak Load information on the LCD control screen.
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