Our capabilities include the production of

permanent molds, industrial patterns, core

boxes and other tooling for the foundry

industry.

Unique to Crucible Metal Solutions is the

ownership of its very own nonferrous foundry

specializing in no-bake sand castings in

aluminum, brass and bronze alloys.

Other services include rapid prototyping,

program engineering management, CAD design,

CNC machining, sinker EDM machining and

finishing.

tooling

Crucible Metal Solutions is experienced in producing

tools for permanent molds, automatic molding lines,

cope and drag and all types of core machines. We are

familiar with Georg Fischer, KW, Disa, Hunter, Laempe,

Sinto and various other mold/core lines. Our envelope

ranges up to X-120.5”, Y-63” and Z-30”. Employees of

Crucible Metal are also highly skilled in the areas of

lost foam, die-cast and plastic injection molding.

MOLD MAKING Creating durable, accurate molds requires a high level

of precision and attention to detail. Crucible Metal

Solutions specializes in permanent and low-pressure

molds. Mold cavities, rigging, and ejection systems are

CNC machined and offer single or multi-cavity design.

Pattern-making Specializing in 3D CNC machined patterns, our skilled

craftsmen can create patterns, match plates, cope and

drag patterns, core boxes and trim dies. Tools are

produced from renplank, urethane, aluminum, foam,

steel or iron and we utilize the latest CAD/CAM

systems to ensure precision.

Core boxes We produce core boxes in a variety of materials and in

single or multiple cavities. With experience in shell, air

set, isocure and oil sand we offer a high quality

product to ensure precision castings every time.

Crucible Metal Solutions, Inc.

and its wholly owned

subsidiary, Crucible Foundry,

LLC both have a deep history

rooted in the heart of the Fox

Valley of Northeastern

Wisconsin. Our foundry,

originally known as Central

Brass and Aluminum Foundry,

was established in 1927. The

pattern and mold division,

previously known as Valley

Pattern, Inc., was founded in

1985.

With over 150 years of foundry

and pattern-making experience

under our roof, Crucible Metal

Solutions was formed in 2015

and remains a privately-owned

corporation.

DEFI NED B Y QU A LITY We take our commitment to

customers seriously and work

smart to get the job done on

time, within budget and to the

highest standard of quality.

Prototyping

From our experienced tooling and casting engineers to

our wholly-owned foundry and in-house machining,

Crucible Metal is uniquely positioned to deliver your

prototypes on time. Prototype parts are available as

castings in steel, iron, aluminum, brass

and bronze.

We also offer

prototypes

from billet,

machineable

plastics, urethanes or pourable plastics. Products are

quality certified to your requirements (PPAP, SIR, ISIR,

FAIR, etc.)

casting

Unique to Crucible Metal Solutions is the ownership of

its very own nonferrous foundry specializing in no-

bake sand castings in aluminum, brass and bronze

alloys. Our facility is ISO compliant and utilizes the

latest technology, industry protocols and quality

procedures in all aspects of production from core

making, molding, pouring, and shakeout to provide

you high quality, competitively priced sand castings.

Crucible Metal Solutions pours castings for a multitude

of industries including medical, auto, heavy-duty,

mining, industrial, and agriculture.

Additionally, we are a contract manufacturer and

trusted partner of various other foundries ensuring

that we meet all of our customers’ needs. We are

capable of pouring aluminum, brass and bronze from

just ounces to 2,000 pounds. At Crucible Metal, we

hand finish, sand blast, wheelabrate, polish, tumble

and machine to your specifications. We also provide

certificates of compliance, chemical/physical analysis

and heat treating while meeting x-ray and dye

penetrant standards for commercial and military

applications.

Machining

At Crucible Metal Solutions, we have a unique focus on

2D and 3D machining specifically tailored to each

customers’ needs. From low-volume prototype

machined castings to mid-volume production finished

machined castings; we can handle every step of

development. Our engineers spend time listening to

your needs on the front end to ensure you get what

you need on-time and within budget.

Crucible Metal is ISO and Mil-spec compliant. We can

handle production volumes and weights into the

1,000s (pcs and pounds). Where our capacity or

capability is constrained we work with certified, tested

partners that deliver. Let us manage your most

difficult projects, so you can focus on your core

business.

990 Valley Road