Articles & Technical Guides

What to Include in a Casting RFQ

The seven things every casting enquiry should specify, from drawings and material grade to certification and delivery terms, and why a complete RFQ gets you a faster, more accurate quote.

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PED 2014/68/EU Explained

What the Pressure Equipment Directive requires, how risk categories work, and what PED-certified foundries must provide for pressure castings.

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EN 10204 Material Certificates

3.1 vs 3.2 inspection certificates explained — what each certifies, who signs it, and which one your application needs.

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Anodising of Aluminium

MIL-A-8625F anodising types I–III, classes, coating thickness, alloy suitability and sealing — a practical guide for cast and machined parts.

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