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The Eagle Group is not the kind of manufacturing partner that turns away a challenge. When we were approached with a design that could revolutionize the American water industry, we pulled together our entire suite of knowledge, resources, and experience to turn a brilliant idea into a viable product. The case of Hydrant Guard demonstrates […]
The Eagle Group Blog previously wrote about our handheld laser scanner, capable of processing 1-2 million individual location points to accurately measure any surface. We recently built on that capability and purchased a Keyence VL-550 3D scanner CMM. The intuitive user interface, proprietary software and raw scanning power of the new equipment means we can […]
Design for Manufacturability, or DFM, is an engineering practice that takes into account not just the way a product will look or function, but also how it will be produced. By applying DFM principles to new or existing products, manufacturers can improve product quality while optimizing cost and delivery time. According to Eagle Alloy CTO, […]
Cem-Tec, a manufacturer of steel light poles in business since 1974, approached Eagle Alloy, Inc. with an emergency order. Due to an unforeseen supply-chain issue, they needed to find a new foundry to manufacture one of their popular products. With orders in and customers waiting, the clock was already ticking. The following case study illustrates […]
The rise of CAD/CAM software largely defines the current era of manufacturing. While blueprints and dimensional charts are still widely used as reference guides, modern manufacturers rely on software to design prototypes and simulate casting processes. One of the first steps in the cast part development process is to create a 3D model. From there, […]
Product development processes vary widely from foundry to foundry. The Eagle Group’s Product Development blog series aims to highlight practices used by leading foundries that prioritize quality in every part they produce. One product development practice that sets Eagle Alloy apart from other shell molding foundries is their use of a handheld laser scanner for inspection […]
APQP, or “Advanced Product Quality Planning,” is a product-design process developed by automakers in the 1980s. Since then, a large number of businesses have adopted APQP for the product development stage. A major portion of APQP is devoted to planning the production process, and making the right design decisions at an early enough stage to […]
One major factor that sets leading foundries apart from the rest is the product design process. Foundries that follow these five steps are much more likely to produce quality cast parts that function as expected, with low rates of returns and defects. They also frequently delight customers with innovative design suggestions and efficient processes that lead to better […]
The Eagle Group is comprised of three companies: a shell molding foundry, an investment casting foundry and a CNC machine house. Together, we’re able to manufacture a broad range of metal products from concept to completion. If you’re looking for a new supplier for your raw or machined cast products, the Eagle Group could be […]
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
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
