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The Signicast complex in Hartford is where our Continuous Flow Manufacturing philosophy really hits its stride. One thing you'll notice when you visit the plant floor is that there aren't piles of parts sitting around. That’s because nothing ever stops moving. Designed from the outset to function much like a single long production line, you’ll be hard pressed to find another plant like it anywhere.

Designed for maximum flexibility and responsiveness for our customers, the Hartford plants provide true “just-in-time” delivery of medium to high-volume parts. By producing small quantities on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, we can ship exact quantities on the day you request, with the same low price for any quantity. Unscheduled orders can be turned around in as little as five days – perhaps even less, depending on the type of part and schedule availability.

Technological highlights

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An Automatic Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) delivers product quickly and efficiently (on demand) from one station to the next
Signicast designed automatic wax presses and automatic sprue presses
Patented Wax Distribution System maintains precise temperature control for maximum dimensional repeatability
Robots perform dipping functions with absolute precision and efficiency
Samples from each lot are weighed to assure conformance of shell requirements; data is stored in computer database
In pouring stage, chemistry of each heat is analyzed with a spectrometer (standardized twice per shift and at each alloy change)
When caustic cleaning of parts is required, robots load/unload eight molds at a time.
Finishing fixtures are designed and built by Signicast’s Tooling Center
If machining, assembly, painting, or plating is required, parts are sent to Module 5 via an overhead conveyor
Finishing Services

Since some components require more applications than investment casting alone can supply, Signicast offers a full range of finishing services. In 2001, Signicast opened its Module 5, a full service facility devoted to Complete-to-Print Manufacturing. This means that we also perform operations not possible with casting alone. These secondary operations only add a day to the overall lead time and ensure a high quality finished component. Our Module 5 capabilities include:

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Powder Coat Painting
Milling
Drilling
Tapping
Surface Grinding
Broaching
Assembly
Multi-Spindle and Turning Lathes
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