What does Cranston Casting Co. do? |
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Cranston Casting
Co. has been producing castings through a process called Lost
Wax Casting. Centuries old, the Lost Wax Process was used
mainly to reproduce metal parts, and to reduce the time and
labor it took to make the casting by metal smiths. Molten
metal was poured into molds and then removed when solidified.
Since then, modern technology has basically replaced the metal
smith. The Lost Wax Process has five (5) steps to produce
raw castings; the model, mold, wax, investment mold and the
casting. A craft process, all the steps in the Lost Wax Process
are equally important. Today’s technology enables us
to mold, wax, and cast a smoother, more intricate and complex
part, with more precision than ever before.
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Who does Cranston Casting Co. serve? |
| Many industries incorporate
castings in their product because of its cost effectiveness. Castings
are frequently used for new ideas and sampling. Castings are often
created because of their unlimited capabilities. Some of the most
common industries using castings are designers, jewelry and its
accessories manufacturers, craft shops, restorations, medical
and high-tech manufacturers. |
What metals do you cast? |
| The metals that are
available for casting are 14kt Gold, Sterling Silver, Brasses,
Bronzes, and Aluminum. |
What types of designs does Cranston Casting Co.create? |
| Our designers have experience
in creating everything from basic jewelry to decorative hardware
to functional industrial parts. |
What are the minimum order quantities? |
| Whether it would be
one piece or hundreds of pieces, Cranston Casting Co. Inc can
cast your jewelry, hardware, sculptures, and restoration components.
Free estimating services are available so join the leading cast
and call or write today! |
How do I send information for quotations? |
| Please email, fax (401-467-CAST),
or mail the quotation form on this site. Whenever possible please
send an actual sample. |
Do you provide custom work? |
| 95% of our production
is custom work. |
How long does it usually take to get products
custom made? |
| Normal turn around time
includes 2 weeks to produce a model and provide an accurate quotation.
After receipt of your signed order production should begin within
2 weeks. |
Why purchase from a domestic manufacturer? |
| Working with a domestic
manufacturer gives you greater communication, cooperation and
options for finishing. Smaller quantities can be sampled and adjustments
made more quickly. |
What concerns should I have with purchasing from
overseas? |
| When dealing with overseas
manufacturers you should be concerned with communications, the
quality of the products and the assay of the materials used. Customers
may also receive products of lower quality than required without
time to remake the goods. Most overseas suppliers require advanced
payment making it difficult to recoup your payment if the goods
are unsatisfactory. |
What are the credit terms? |
| All model work must
be prepaid.
For models 100% of the cost is required before we begin.
Casting orders will be shipped COD or Credit Terms when established.
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| You can get pricing and ordering info via
email! Just click the link below and be sure to let us know who
you are, how we can contact you, and which items you are interested
in.
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