Production Capabilities
Technology and quality control to deliver reliable solutions
Production Capabilities
Optimized processes to offer integral and reliable foundry solutions.
At SICOLSAWe have a robust infrastructure and optimized processes that allow us to offer castings that meet the most demanding industry standards. Below, we detail our production capabilities for each stage of the process:
TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT
Versatile and Efficient Green Sand Molding
At our plant, we perform green sand molding using three different technologies, allowing us to manufacture parts ranging from 0.5 kg to 200 kg. This capability gives us high versatility to adapt to the specific needs of your business.
- SINTO FBO IV: Box size 20" x 28" x 16"
- AT600: Box size 20" x 24" x 14"
Box size: 14" x 18" x 12"
Parts up to 200 kg
- 4 stations for shell sand cores
- 4 stations for CO₂ cores
- 2 automatic lines with a capacity of 96 molds each 96 molds each
CONTINUITY
Melting
We have 2 induction furnaces with an installed capacity of up to 300 tons per monthThis allows us to guarantee continuity in production and quick response to our customers' requirements.
FUNCTIONALITY AND DURABILITY
3. Finishing
We offer a range of finishing processes that ensure the appearance, functionality and durability of each piece:
- Shot blasting
- Grinding
- Precision machining:
- Vertical CNC lathe
- 3-axis CNC machining center
- 5-axis CNC machining center
- Painting:
- Electrostatic (powder coating)
- Liquid
- Heat treatment
RIGOROUS CONTROLS
4. Quality Controls
We apply rigorous controls at every stage of the production process:
- Moisture
- Green compression strenght
- Compactability
- Granulometric analysis
- Mold hardness
- Clay percentage
- Chemical composition
- Mechanical properties
- Metallographic structure
- Ultrasonic testing
- Hardness testing
- Thermal analysis
- Industrial x-ray (through certified partner)
- Industrial measuring instruments
- 3D scanner for advanced dimensional validation
OUR SERVICES
5. Design and Development
At SICOLSA we have in-house design capabilities that allow us to transform ideas into real products in an agile and precise manner:
- Manufacturing in-house of tooling, tap housings and machining devices
- 3D Prototyping
- Specialized software:
- SolidWorks (3D CAD design)
- SolidCast (simulation of casting and solidification)
- Mastercam (programming for CNC machining)