Wear-resistant castings are metal components designed and produced to withstand repeated abrasion, impact, or other types of wear caused by friction between moving surfaces. These castings are typically made of steel, iron, or other alloys formulated with high levels of carbon, chromium, manganese, and other elements that increase their hardness and resistance to wear. Today,...Continue Reading
At Temperform, we deliver more than quality castings. We help you reduce the cost of your casting. How? Our team of experts works with our customers to plan a custom solution to fit the requirements of each project. Here are a few examples of how Temperform can impact your bottom line. Design and prototyping –...Continue Reading
Tempefrom molding process video How does the mold process work? Check out our process video to learn more about how molds are made at Temperform. Step 1: Fill the pattern box (or core box) with sand and pack it tight. A core box is a wood or metal box manufactured in a shaped cavity into...Continue Reading
At The Lawton Standard companies, we’ve noticed a theme with our Good Catches. Many of them are housekeeping-related: broken pallet pieces in walkways, banding on the ground, tools not being put away. We share the responsibility of keeping our workplace safe. A clean workplace is a safe workplace. Below is an article adapted from a...Continue Reading
The Lawton Standard Co. has recently added Northern Iron & Machine (NIM) located in St. Paul, Minn. to the Lawton Standard family as part of its expansion strategy. NIM produces and machines high-quality, cast gray, ductile, and austempered iron castings up to 250 pounds. This adds to The Lawton Standard Co. offerings by both size...Continue Reading