Core Making

At AATi, our core-making capabilities combine traditional foundry craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing technologies to produce intricate internal geometries and complex casting features. Using both CO₂-set sand cores and modern 3D sand printing technology, we have the flexibility to manufacture cores suited to a wide range of casting designs and technical requirements.

Our skilled craftsmen use CO₂-set sand to produce strong, dimensionally accurate cores, drawing on their experience to ensure reliable positioning, assembly and performance during the casting process. For more demanding geometries, our 3D sand printing capabilities allow us to produce highly intricate core structures directly from digital designs, overcoming many of the limitations associated with conventional core-making methods.

Working closely with our methods and pattern-making teams, our core makers help optimise casting designs, refine internal features and develop practical solutions to complex manufacturing challenges. This collaborative approach ensures that core design is considered as an integral part of achieving exceptional casting quality.

How Our Core-Making Capabilities Benefit Our Customers

Our combination of traditional core-making expertise and advanced 3D sand printing gives customers greater design freedom without compromising manufacturing practicality. Complex internal passages, intricate cavities and challenging geometries can be achieved with greater precision, potentially reducing the need for additional machining, assembly or multiple components.

By selecting the most appropriate core-making method for each application, we can balance technical performance with manufacturing efficiency and cost. Our integrated approach also enables faster design development, reduced tooling requirements for complex geometries and improved control over the finished casting.

At AATi, we combine the judgement of experienced craftsmen with modern core-making technology to turn complex designs into high-quality castings, giving our customers greater design freedom, precision and value.