Capabilities

3D Sand Printing Services

Since 2023, American Pattern has offered advanced 3D sand printing for prototype and production molding applications.

Our two ExOne SuperMax 3D sand printers eliminate traditional tooling costs and reduce lead times for complex cores and molds.

Benefits of 3D Sand Printing

• No hard tooling required
• Faster prototype turnaround
• Ideal for complex geometries
• Reduced development costs
• Short-run production capability

This technology is valuable for OEM product development and low-volume industrial casting projects.

Prototype Sand Casting and No-Bake Molding

American Pattern utilizes three Tinker Omega molding stations to produce high-quality prototype sand castings.

Casting Specifications

• Castings up to 1200 pounds
• Maximum mold dimensions 87 x 62 x 32

Casting Materials

• Gray Iron Castings
• Ductile Iron Castings
• Aluminum Castings
• Steel Castings
• Bronze Castings

Our vertically integrated sand casting foundry supports rapid prototype development and small production runs with the ability to deliver fully machined cast components.

CNC Machining Services

Our CNC machine shop supports tooling production, prototype machining and finishing operations.

We provide

• Precision Tooling Machining
• Prototype Component Machining
• Fixture Machining
• Secondary Operations

Tight tolerances and consistent quality ensure performance in demanding industrial applications.

Waterjet Cutting Services

American Pattern operates two Flow Mach waterjet systems capable of cutting materials up to 10 inches thick.

Using high-pressure abrasive waterjet technology, we cut steel, aluminum, plastics composites and wood without heat distortion.

Tolerance

Plus or minus .003

Equipment

• Flow Mach 500
  60 x 120 cutting footprint
  5 axis cutting capability
• Flow Mach 100
  48 x 48 cutting footprint

Waterjet machining provides clean edges, minimal material stress and precise accuracy for industrial components.

3D Geometrical Scanning and Reverse Engineering

We offer advanced 3D geometrical scanning services using Creaform and Keyence systems.

Applications include

• Reverse engineering
• Dimensional inspection
• CAD comparison analysis
• Casting validation
• Quality control documentation

Our scanning technology enhances accuracy throughout the product development and manufacturing process.