Metal Castings • Domestic + Global • Fast RFQs

Castings.
Simplified.

Source the right casting process, alloy, and supplier without the normal sourcing chaos. SanCo helps purchasing teams and OEM buyers route cast parts to the best-fit foundry, align quality expectations early, and keep production moving.

Castings Capability Network

Proven foundries. Practical sourcing guidance.

Whether the priority is geometry, cost, lead time, or quality discipline, we help you get to the right foundry faster.

Manufacturing Footprint
600K+
Sq ft of casting capacity
Over 600K sq ft of casting capacity supporting demanding production schedules.
National Reach
12
Locations across 8 states
12 locations across 8 states supporting scalable production.
Capabilities
A broad casting network covering domestic production and overseas sourcing support.
Ferrous + Non-Ferrous
Investment Castings
  • Ferrous & non-ferrous alloys (Dameron)
  • Materials include carbon & low alloy, stainless, and nickel-base alloys
  • Up to 275 lbs
Gray Iron • Ductile • Aluminum • Bronze • Brass • Steel
Sand Castings
  • DisaMatic, automatic to floor molding, no-bake
  • Gray iron: ounces to 50,000 lbs • Ductile iron to 20,000 lbs
  • Aluminum to 1,000 lbs • Bronze & brass to 6,000 lbs
  • Carbon & alloy steel: 5 lbs to 10,000 lbs
Aluminum + Zinc
Permanent Mold Castings
  • Batesville Products
  • Up to 50,000 pcs
  • Aluminum and zinc up to 150 lbs
  • In-house machining
Bronze
Centrifugal Castings
  • Advance Bronze
  • Materials: manganese, aluminum bronze, and other alloys
  • Maximum 100" OD and 60" long and 6,000 lbs
  • Full machine shop in-house • finish machine up to 74" diameter
Additional Domestic Support
Other Domestic Processes
  • Powder metal
  • Die castings
Global Supply Path
Overseas Sourcing
  • Various alloys & processes • FOB Texas
  • American-employed engineers on the ground in Asia
  • Processes include die casting, sand casting, permanent mold, metal injection molding (MIM), and powder metal
Our Customers
A few of the companies that trust SanCo for manufacturing sourcing.
OEM + Tier Support
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Industries We Support
Where cast component performance and repeatability actually matter.
High-Spec Programs
✈Aerospace
⬢Defense
⬣Automotive
●Oil & Gas
⛏Mining
✦Industrial
SanCo services many more industries as well.
Quality Certs
Quality systems and compliance lanes available across our network.
Qualified Network
Quality-minded sourcing support for demanding programs
Investment casting • Sand casting • Permanent mold • Centrifugal casting • Powder metal • Overseas sourcing

Less supplier chaos. More predictable castings.

You do not need another random supplier quote. You need a casting sourcing partner that can reduce risk, improve process fit, and keep the part moving from RFQ to production.

Vetted foundries

We match your part to the right process and supplier based on capability, track record, and real production fit.

DFM that prevents rework

Draft, radii, wall thickness, gating, porosity risk, and machining stock matter more than most quotes admit.

Clear communication

Quick answers, realistic lead times, and updates you can actually share internally without chasing suppliers around.

Quality + inspection alignment

We help align documentation, dimensional checks, and approval expectations before they become a last-minute mess.

Need a fast sanity check? Send the print, material, and qty. We’ll help point you to the right casting lane.
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Casting processes we support.

The best process depends on geometry, tolerance, surface finish, alloy, volume, and how much downstream machining you want to carry.

Sand Casting

Flexible tooling for larger, practical production parts.

Sand casting is often the workhorse process when geometry is larger, tooling flexibility matters, and the program needs durable alloys without forcing the part into a more expensive route.

• Low-to-mid volume friendly• Larger geometry• Iron, steel, aluminum
See Aluminum Sand Castings
Investment Casting

Complex geometry with better detail and surface finish.

Investment casting is a strong fit when fine features, intricate shapes, and reduced machining matter more than brute-force simplicity. It is often the right call for stainless and specialty alloy components.

• Fine detail• Complex shapes• Stainless + specialty alloys
See Investment Castings
Die + Permanent Mold

Repeatability and speed when the volumes justify it.

Die casting and permanent mold casting can be excellent choices when the program needs consistency, production speed, and better repeatability across runs, especially in aluminum or zinc applications.

• High volume potential• Strong repeatability• Great for aluminum
Technical Fit

Materials, tolerances, and practical casting guidance.

Castings succeed when the process fits the part. Most casting problems start when expectations around alloy, geometry, or inspection are not aligned early.

Aluminum Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Alloy Steel Ductile Iron Gray Iron Specialty Alloys
What makes a casting quote cleaner
Prints, alloy, quantity, tolerances, finish, machining, and timing all matter.
If you do not have a perfect RFQ package yet, send what you have. SanCo can help close the gaps and point you toward the right process path.
ASTM NIST ASM International ISO
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Common alloys we source

Aluminum grades such as A356, 319, and 380, along with stainless, carbon steel, alloy steel, ductile iron, gray iron, and application-specific alloys.

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DFM tips that matter

Draft angles, radii, wall thickness, machining stock, and realistic tolerance zones can make the difference between a clean launch and expensive rework.

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Lead time reality

Tooling, alloy availability, foundry capacity, and secondary operations all affect timing. Better alignment early usually means fewer schedule surprises later.

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Secondary ops supported

Machining, blasting, coatings, heat treat, and finishing can all be coordinated so you are not managing a relay race of vendors.

Buyer Reality

Where casting programs usually go sideways

Unclear tolerances, vague inspection requirements, poor machining stock assumptions, and process mismatch are what usually create the expensive mess later.

SanCo Advantage

How we help clean that up early

We help align process choice, supplier fit, DFM expectations, documentation, and production communication before the quote turns into a guessing game.

Applications

Industries we support with castings.

Real-world applications where strength, consistency, and supplier accountability matter.

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Aerospace

Critical cast components where consistency, traceability, and performance expectations stay high.

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Defense

Programs that require dependable sourcing, repeatability, and strong supplier communication.

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Automotive

Production-minded cast components where consistency, timing, and process fit matter.

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Oil & Gas

Heavy-duty environments where material choice, quality discipline, and durability matter.

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Mining

Wear-focused castings that need practical process choices and suppliers built for abuse.

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Industrial

Housings, brackets, frames, and production parts where clean execution still matters.

Not sure if your part should even be cast? Send the print and we will give you a practical recommendation.
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Quality + Execution

Quality that purchasing can defend internally.

Castings usually fail long before the shipment arrives. The real problems start earlier: process mismatch, vague inspection expectations, unclear machining stock, or poor communication. We help prevent that.

Inspection alignment

Dimensional checks, material certs, and documentation should be discussed early, not after the first production run goes sideways.

Process fit first

We do not force a part into the wrong process. Better process fit reduces scrap, rework, and avoidable cost multipliers.

Supplier management

Lead time expectations, escalation paths, and supplier communication are handled like part of the plan, not an afterthought.

Ready-to-install thinking

Machining and finishing coordination help reduce vendor handoffs and get you closer to a production-ready component.

Sourcing Guide

How to source castings without getting burned.

The SEO muscle stays. The design just looks a hell of a lot better.

Choosing the right casting process

Castings look simple on paper until a project runs into production reality. Porosity shows up after machining. A tolerance that looked “tight but doable” becomes a cost multiplier. Tooling drags. Communication breaks down. Purchasing ends up stuck between engineering, quality, and the supplier.

That is why process selection matters. Sand casting is often the workhorse for larger geometry and flexible tooling. Investment casting shines when detail and complex geometry would otherwise require heavy machining. Die casting favors speed and repeatability when the program volume justifies it. Permanent mold can be a strong middle lane, especially for aluminum castings that need consistency without going fully into a die casting model.

What to include in a casting RFQ

Buyers usually get better quotes faster when the RFQ includes a print or 3D model, alloy or material spec, annual volume, critical tolerances, finish requirements, machining details, inspection expectations, and target timing. The more clearly those requirements are defined, the easier it is to match the part to the right foundry and the right process.

Even if the package is incomplete, it is still worth sending. SanCo can help identify missing pieces, flag manufacturability concerns, and route the part toward the best-fit casting lane instead of letting the quote process turn into a guessing game.

What causes most casting problems

Most casting issues come from process mismatch, poor DFM alignment, unrealistic tolerance expectations, unclear machining stock, or inspection requirements that were never clarified early. A good sourcing partner helps solve those issues before they become expensive production problems.

SanCo’s role is to reduce that risk. We help purchasing teams get to the right supplier faster, with clearer expectations, cleaner communication, and a better shot at a predictable launch.

Related casting resources

Internal links matter too:

Castings Overview
Aluminum Sand Castings
Investment Castings
Forgings
Metal Stampings
Machining
Ready to move this forward? Send the print or part details and we’ll help route it to the best casting solution.
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FAQ

Castings FAQ

Quick answers to the questions purchasing teams ask most.

What information do you need to quote a casting?
Best case: print or 3D model, material spec, quantity or annual volume, critical tolerances, machining requirements, inspection needs, and target lead time. If you do not have everything, send what you have and we will help fill in the gaps.
How do I know which casting process is best?
It depends on geometry, alloy, finish, and volume. Sand casting is flexible and economical for many larger parts. Investment casting is strong for complex geometry and finer detail. Die casting favors higher-volume repeatability. We will recommend the best-fit process once we see the print and priorities.
Can you handle machining and finishing too?
Yes. We can coordinate machining, heat treat, blasting, coatings, and related finishing steps so you receive a more production-ready part with fewer vendors to manage.
Do you source domestically or overseas?
Both. We match the part and priorities to the right supply path based on lead time, total cost, risk, and capability. Sometimes the best answer is domestic. Sometimes it is overseas. Sometimes it is a hybrid path.
What causes most casting problems?
Usually process mismatch, missing DFM alignment, unrealistic tolerance expectations, unclear machining stock, and late-stage inspection surprises. Those are the exact problems we try to prevent before production starts.
Ready to send it? Drop your files and we’ll help route the casting RFQ fast.
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Need cast parts quoted fast?

Send drawings, material info, quantity, and timing goals. We’ll help route the RFQ to the right casting solution and keep the next steps clean.

Fast responseClear communication + realistic lead times
Better process fitSand, investment, die, permanent mold, and more
Quality mindsetDocumentation + inspection discipline up front
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