Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Is A Foundry?
A: An Establishment Where Molten Metal Is Poured Into A Mold Where Solidification Takes Place to Produce A Casting.
Q: What Type Of Foundry Are You And What Process Do You Use?
A: We Are A "Non-Ferrous" "Green Sand " Foundry. We Also Use The Air Set/No Bake Process And Can Pour Shell Molds.
Q: I'm Not Sure What I Need To Tell You?
A: Just Use One Of The Following Options And We Will Gladly Get Things Going:
E-Mail Our Sales Staff: sales@bergstromfoundry.com
Call Toll Free: 1-888-532-6980
Send Us A Fax: 1-360-532-1736
Mail: Bergstrom Foundry, Inc
316 East State Street
Aberdeen, Wa. 98520
Q: How Do I Know If A Casting Is The Correct Choice For My Needs?
A: Our Experienced Sales Staff Can Evaluate Your Application And Recommend Not Only If Your Needs Will Require A Casting Or Fabrication, But Also Can Determine What Casting Process Will Be Both Cost Effective For You And The Foundry.
Q: I'm Not Sure What Alloy Would Best Benefit My Needs?
A: Application/Application/Application!! With Today's Technology In The Metal Casting Industry, The Customer Now Has Many Choices In Determining The Correct Alloy For Your Needs. Refer To Our Engineering Data Section For More Detailed Applications And Alloy Choices.
Q: How Long Does It Take To Supply My Needs With A Casting?
A: It All Depends On How Much Information Is Supplied Up Front. With A Good Quality Drawing And Simplicity Of The Part, You Can Expect About 2-3 Weeks For A Prototype Piece. The More Complex The Request Will Add To The Delivery Time.
Q: What Does Non-Ferrous Mean?
A: "Non Ferrous" Refers To Metals, Which Do Not Contain, Include or Relate To Iron. Aluminum, Brass, Bronze and Stainless Steel Are Common "Non-Ferrous" Alloys.
Q: What Does Green Sand Refer To?
A: "Green Sand" is a process for casting alloys which use a tempered, moistened molding sand. The combination of tempered sand, clay and water forms "Green Sand"
Q: Are There Limitations On Quantities Of Castings?
A: We are a job shop foundry capable of producing anything from a short run of 1-2 casting's to a production run of 3-5 thousand casting's.
Q: What Happens If The Casting Must Be Changed After The Pattern Is Built?
A: Industry, Application and cost effective procedures dictate pattern changes. Changes are common and sometimes are cost effective in the long run.
Q: The Machinist Messed Up! I Need One More Part To Complete My Order. How Soon Can You Ship?
A: Many Times On Smaller Casting's We Will Have Production Overrun's. A Casting Could Be In Our Inventory. If So, We Will Gladly Ship It UPS Or Motor Freight That Day.
Please Feel Free To E-Mail Us sales@bergstromfoundry.com With Any Questions Or Needs You May Have.