A first impression is everything. And as long as you have a grasp on things, you’re going to do just fine. Now, grab the handle and let’s go! Wait, did you think we were giving life advice here? It’s a great motto to live by, but we’re actually referring to physical...

Our customers have come to know and trust Albco Foundry & Machine as a premier provider of non-ferrous sand and graphite permanent mold castings for OEM and aftermarket replacement parts. As part of our continued efforts to improve quality systems and practices,...

Nestled along the rolling hills of eastern Ohio, a stone’s throw away from Pennsylvania is the village of Lisbon. Named after the Portuguese capital city, life in this community of fewer than 3,000 residents is simple and relaxed. A place where everyone knows each...

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? It’s a valid question people have been asking for thousands of years. Think about it for a moment. Chickens hatch from eggs, which are laid by chickens. See the dilemma? Okay, while we may never know the true origins, we do...

ZA alloys feature a unique material combination that’s versatile for a variety of casting processes. For example, cast iron and bronzes are normally sand cast, which require extensive machining to obtain final tolerances. However, the process of graphite permanent...

ZA casting alloys feature the best in zinc-aluminum engineering materials. ZA-12 specifically has emerged as the alloy of choice over aluminum, brass and cast iron castings. But, why is that the case? For starters, the process of graphite permanent molding coupled...