Capability Overview

ENGINEERING

  • CAD review and modeling

    • SolidWorks

    • Fusion 360

    • NX (As-Requested)

  • Pouring and solidification simulation

    • MAGMA

  • Reverse engineering

    • Blue light scanning

    • CT-Partners

    • CAD model development from existing parts

    • Dimensional comparison of castings, tooling, and customer-provided models

    • Chemical Analysis

PATTERN, TOOLING, MOLDS, AND CORES

  • Rapid additive and subtractive pattern making

  • Prototype and production pattern support

  • Sand mold, sand core, and mold assembly production

  • Additive mold and core partner support

FOUNDRY CAPABILITIES

Olympus Foundry supports prototype and low-volume sand casting with controlled pouring processes, traveler-based production control, and inspection record retention.

  • Aluminum sand casting

  • Magnesium sand casting

  • 45 lb capacity electric furnace

  • 55 lb natural gas tilt-pour furnace

  • 250 lb tilt-pour furnace

HEAT TREAT

  • Electric heat treat furnace

  • Work zone: 36" x 48" x 36"

  • Maximum operating temperature: 1300°F

  • Target NADCAP accreditation: Q4 2026

MATERIALS

Olympus Foundry supports magnesium and aluminum casting alloy work by project review.

Magnesium Casting Alloys

  • AZ91

  • AZ92

  • ZE41

  • EZ33

  • QE22

  • WE-series alloys by review

  • Other customer-specified magnesium alloys by review

Aluminum Casting Alloys

  • A356 / C356

  • A357 / C357

  • Other customer-specified aluminum casting alloys by review

INSPECTION & QUALITY

Olympus Foundry’s quality system is structured around controlled work instructions, production travelers, material traceability, inspection records, supplier control, and customer requirement flow-down.

  • Visual inspection

  • Blue light scanning

  • First Article Inspection in accordance with AS9102

  • Chemical analysis using AMETEK SpectroMAXx

SUPPLIER SOURCING AND SPECIAL PROCESSING

Olympus Foundry uses an established supplier network to support customer requirements beyond in-house foundry operations where special processor approval or accreditation is required.

  • Heat treatment

  • Radiographic inspection / X-ray

  • Fluorescent penetrant inspection

  • Machining

  • Coating and finishing

  • Mechanical testing

  • Metallography

  • Welding and casting repair by approved suppliers

  • Other special processes by project requirement

INDUSTRIES AND APPLICATIONS

  • Aerospace

  • Defense

  • Sustainment and legacy part reproduction

  • Commercial and industrial equipment

  • Automotive and motorsports

  • Restoration and replacement parts

  • Specialty consumer projects

  • Product development and prototyping

  • Rapid prototypes

  • One-off replacement castings

  • Low-volume production