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When time and flexibility are top priorities, rapid prototyping for castings offers manufacturers a fast-track route to producing complex cast parts in small quantities. At the Eagle Group, this advanced approach supports both prototype development and low-volume production, helping customers refine designs, verify performance, and move from concept to production quickly without the long lead […]
Recently, Eagle Alloy squared off against the demanding technical requirements and thorough audits of the American Bureau of Shipping’s “Type Approval” certification. Through this process, we demonstrated our commitment to producing marine-grade castings that meet the highest standards for safety and reliability in the maritime industry, as well as our willingness to go deeper in […]
The latest resource from the Eagle Group provides a comprehensive introduction to heat treatment in metalcasting and CNC machining. This 40-page guide is available as a free download and is designed for manufacturing professionals, purchasers and engineers looking to deepen their understanding of heat treatment. It explores the role of heat treatment in enhancing the […]
The Eagle Group realized early on the value of 3D scanning for manufacturing. Eagle CNC, Eagle Precision and Eagle Alloy all utilize 3D scanning systems that optimize our capabilities not just for inspection, but also for reverse engineering and prototyping. For us, scanning is an integral part of the casting process. That’s why Eagle Alloy […]
After a casting solidifies in the mold, the part undergoes a number of post processes to prepare it for delivery. One of the most commonly used post processes is blasting, an intensive cleaning process that removes debris and excess material from castings. At the Eagle Group, blasting plays a pivotal role in prepping casting surfaces […]
Past civilizations had very practical reasons for caring about metal properties. They had to ask questions like “Can I break my enemy’s sword before he breaks mine?” or “How thick does my armor need to be to provide any protection at all?” They might not have known it, but these soldiers and gladiators were primarily […]
The word ‘tempering’ generally means acting as a counterbalancing force, moving an object (or a situation) away from the extremes, toward a more balanced state. The same principle applies to heat treatment: when we temper a metal part, we are adjusting the proportion of one mechanical property against another. Specifically, we are increasing ductility while […]
Toughness is a mechanical property that measures the amount of energy a material can withstand, or absorb, before fracturing. In the context of other mechanical properties, toughness for steel products represents a balance of strength and ductility. As a material term, toughness can sometimes cause confusion: two very different materials can both be considered tough. […]
The heat treatment known as annealing encompasses a group of processing heat treatments. Unlike thermal processes that are used to improve the strength and wear resistance of a part (such as hardening heat treatments), processing heat treatments are used to prepare a workpiece for further manufacturing processes. Chiefly, this means improving a material’s responsiveness to […]
The latest resource from the Eagle Group is an updated and expanded edition of our Buyer’s Guide to Purchasing Raw and Machined Cast Products, one
