Foundry In a Box

Bringing the metal casting experience to a cross-section of audiences, the American Foundry Society (AFS) Chicago Chapter (CHI) presents an educational, hands-on activity called “Foundry in a Box.”  Foundry in a Box is just what it sounds like.  All the essential elements of a working foundry (metal, sand, melting pot, patterns, molds, safety and finishing equipment) are packed into a box. Place this box on wheels and you have a portable foundry experience that can be delivered just about anywhere – school environments, technical institutions, career fairs, etc.

This unique experience is designed to expose the next generation of workers to Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) and excite them about the numerous career opportunities that are available in the metal casting industry.

Contact us, AFS-CHI, if your organization would like to schedule a Foundry in a Box experience.  Students select their casting to make and pack the mold with sand.  The molten tin is then poured into the mold and after it is cooled, the casting is extracted from the sand.  The excess metal is trimmed (finishing) and students get to take home what they made.  All accompanied with step-by-step instructions and guidance from individuals who know and care about our industry.

To schedule a Foundry in a Box at your school or training event, contact Norwin Merens: 847.682.3592.