Released on March 18, 2008

Sand caster Mabry Castings, Beaumont, Texas, has added a third automated molding machine to its existing green sand operations.

Mabry formerly operated a nobake line, in addition to 20 x 24-in. and 30 x 32-in. green sand molding machines. It added a second 20 x 24-in. molder in the recent expansion. According to company reports, the addition is expected to allow Mabry to double its capacity to produce 1-40 lb. ductile and gray iron castings. The ferrous metalcaster also has added value added services, including painting and coating.

The company said in a press release that, together with the adoption of lean manufacturing principles, the expansion should help reduce lead times by as much as 40% to less than four weeks.

Mabry, a subsidiary of Advanced Metals Group LLC, provides castings such as valve bodies and pump housings, actuators, cable drums, and off-highway automotive parts to the oil and gas, waterworks, agriculture, marine, construction, machine tool and mining industries.