Description

Curto-Ligonier Foundries Co., established in 1946, is a distinguished manufacturer specializing in high-quality aluminum and magnesium sand castings. With a legacy spanning over seven decades, the company has built a reputation for producing sand cast parts with exceptionally fine surface finishes, often mistaken for investment or die castings due to their superior smoothness. This unique capability of using the same pattern to sand cast both aluminum and magnesium sets Curto-Ligonier apart in the foundry industry. The company serves a diverse range of industries including military, automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors, offering lightweight, affordable metal castings that meet rigorous quality standards. Their advanced sand casting process ensures an incredibly smooth finish, which is typically challenging to achieve with conventional sand casting methods. This attention to detail not only enhances the aesthetic and functional qualities of their products but also contributes to significant cost savings in machining and paint preparation. Curto-Ligonier Foundries Co. boasts comprehensive in-house capabilities, including a pattern-making shop that provides expert engineering assistance and rapid prototyping. Their facilities feature nondestructive testing labs, liquid penetrant inspection, chemical and physical laboratories, and various molding technologies such as green sand foundry with cope and drag squeezer lines, automatic molding, and air set/no-bake foundries. These capabilities enable them to efficiently produce complex castings with thin walls and intricate pockets. Additionally, the company offers core-making facilities with core-blowing capabilities and both hot box and cold box processes. Their heat treating services for aluminum and magnesium include as-cast, annealing, solution, and aging treatments, ensuring optimal mechanical properties for their castings. Curto-Ligonier Foundries emphasizes engineering collaboration, assisting clients in casting design to optimize weight reduction, production efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Their on-site pattern shop allows precise control over part dimensions and wall thickness, reducing scrap and setup times. Located at 1215 N 31st Avenue in Melrose Park, Illinois, Curto-Ligonier Foundries Co. continues to be a trusted partner for industries requiring superior sand castings with excellent finishes and reliable performance.