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galaxiebill
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Username: galaxiebill
Post Number: 8
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 01:02 pm: | 
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Hello. I have not been active here for who knows how long, but you are not forgotten.
I wonder if anyone here on the forum know about someone who do small scale castings, and when I say small scale castings I mean casting few parts, like 5 heads for an engine, and not 500 heads. And for a decent price.
My love when it comes to small marine engines are the Norwegian built Sleipner engine, and I have 2 complete 4,5 hp engines with a broken head and a broken block, and also in need of a intake/exhaust manifold.
And, I know there are many around still, with also a broken block and broken head and this and that.
Any advices ?
I know that the Norwegian Engine manufacturer Marna got some 1 cylinder blocks cast in Germany, but so low quality they were not usable. I am not 100% sure what was wrong, but it was said the castings held a low quality, and I guess they meant it was openings and that kind of things in the casting so when they machined it this came out and made the cylinder impossible to use.
All the best from Bill |
aonemarine
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Username: aonemarine
Post Number: 14
Registered: 01-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 11:56 am: |
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what material were the parts cast in? Iron? |
galaxiebill
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Username: galaxiebill
Post Number: 9
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 12:12 pm: |
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Yes, cast iron. I think the crankshaft in a Sleipner was forged steel, some parts were brass, and the piston was aluminum of some sort. The rest was cast iron.
I tried to upload a brochure here, but it did not work.
Bill |
aonemarine
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Username: aonemarine
Post Number: 15
Registered: 01-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 12:24 pm: |
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i have seen quite a few posts on people looking for one off iron castings, and have heard the same story, difficulty in getting a clean casting with out blow holes and such. I cast parts in non ferris alloys on a regular basis but have yet to try an Iron casting. Apparently Iron can be quite difficult, maybe one day ill have an opportunity to give it a try. |
kkinney
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Username: kkinney
Post Number: 1
Registered: 04-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 12:33 pm: |
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While I have not used them personally I have heard of several others who are quite pleased with Cattail Foundry. It is an Amish foundry and you have to call the number and leave a message and he will call you back. Here is their address and a link to a satisfied customer.
Cattail Foundry, 167 West Cattail Road, Gordonville, PA 17529.
Voice mail number 717-661-9172.
http://www.simmeth.com/wjs_1/cattail/index.htm
Keith
www.herculesengines.com |
aonemarine
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Username: aonemarine
Post Number: 16
Registered: 01-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 12:43 pm: |
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Hey that foundry is pretty local for me, im right here in Delaware. I might have to go visit sometime. |
aonemarine
Member
Username: aonemarine
Post Number: 17
Registered: 01-2011
| | Posted on Friday, July 15, 2011 - 01:12 pm: |
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I was talking to a gentleman on another site about a foundry who would cast one off iron parts, this is what his response was
Cumberland Foundry in Rhode Island 401-255-5247
Has cast one off pieces for me, some as thin as 1/8 inch. They do like patterns on match plates but have done some loose stuff for me. Takes longer as not two many can cut a pattern in.
Perkins Foundry in Bridgewater Mass 508-697-6978 also can do anything from one ounce to 10,000 Lb. beautiful work as well but much harder to get a small piece done unless there are lots of them. |
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