Athy Co-Operative Foundry Limited

Pattern Making

From the design, provided by an engineer or designer, a craftsperson called a patternmaker produces a master of the object to be produced, using wood, plaster or plastic.-> More about Pattern Making

Sand Moulding

A multi-part moulding box is prepared to receive the pattern and are filled with moist sand. Moulding boxes are made in segments that may be latched to each other.-> More about Sand Moulding    

Metal Casting

Molten metal is poured into the mould and allowed to cool. The mould is broken apart and the cast metal is sent for finishing.-> more about Metal Casting       

Finishing

The cast metal is then refined through a combination of hammer peening, shot peening, polishing, forging, plating, rough grinding, machine grinding or machining.-> more about Finishing