Looking for information about QNFF or our capabilities? Check out the frequently asked questions listed below. If you still have a question, please contact us and we will be happy to follow-up with you.
*QNFF has the ability to pour other similar alloys. Please send alloy information to QNFF’s manager.
Sand castings/ sand molded casting: QNFF produces castings using green sand* molds formed from “wet” sand which contains water and organic bonding compounds (clay).
*Green Sand: sand in an uncured state even when the metal is poured into the mold.
Permanent mold: QNFF produces castings using a reusable permanent mold which is a metal casting process that shares similarities to both sand casting and die casting. Molten metal is poured into the metal mold which is clamped shut until the material cools and solidifies into the desired part shape.
*QNFF offers a variety of custom sizes and shapes of flasks to fit customer requirements.
Cores are used to provide cavities within a casting. QNFF uses shell cores, which are produced using a metal pattern, heat and a sand/resin mixture.
*Estimated delivery times listed. Actual delivery times provided at time of quote”
QNFF uses wood, plastic, and aluminum match plate patterns. Wood and plastic patterns are used exclusively for low-volume productions.
Yes, QNFF has a spectrometer in our quality lab.
Yes, QNFF can contract with third party providers in the event tensile, impact, hardness, or other mechanical testing is required.