Casting

Casting Services in Canada

Canada's casting industry serves automotive, industrial, mining, and infrastructure markets with a full range of processes - from precision investment casting to high-volume die casting. Our network of Canadian foundries produces castings in aluminum, steel, iron, bronze, and specialty alloys with quality systems that meet the most demanding specifications.

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Casting in Canada: The Complete Guide

Casting is one of the oldest and most versatile metal-forming processes. By pouring molten metal into a mold, foundries produce parts with complex geometries, internal features, and material properties that machining alone cannot achieve. Canada’s foundry sector serves critical industries - automotive, mining, infrastructure, and defense - with castings that meet stringent quality requirements.

Why Choose Canadian Casting

Material traceability. Canadian foundries provide full material certifications, heat treatment records, and dimensional inspection reports. For safety-critical and code-compliant castings, this documentation is essential.

Quality systems. ISO 9001, NADCA, and IATF 16949 certifications are standard at major Canadian foundries. Quality isn’t a premium add-on - it’s built into the process.

Secondary processing. Many Canadian foundries offer in-house machining, heat treatment, and finishing - delivering ready-to-use castings rather than rough castings that require additional processing.

Specifications

Casting at a Glance

Certifications
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • NADCA (Die Casting)
  • IATF 16949 (Automotive)
  • CWB (Post-Casting Welding)
  • PED (Pressure Equipment Directive)
Tolerances
Standard
+/- 0.5 mm (investment casting)
Precision
+/- 0.1 mm (with secondary machining)
Lead Times
Prototype
3–6 weeks
Production
4–8 weeks
Network
Closed Beta

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Available Materials

Aluminum (A356, A380, 6061) Zinc (Zamak 3, Zamak 5) Ductile Iron Gray Iron Carbon Steel Stainless Steel (304, 316, 17-4PH) Bronze (C932, C954) Brass Magnesium

Industries We Serve

Automotive
Mining and Resources
Industrial Equipment
Infrastructure
Marine
Defense
Energy

Frequently Asked Questions

What casting services are available in Canada?
Canadian foundries offer die casting (aluminum, zinc, magnesium), sand casting (iron, steel, aluminum, bronze), investment casting (steel, stainless, bronze), and centrifugal casting (iron, steel, bronze). Secondary services include heat treatment, machining, and finishing.
How much does casting cost in Canada?
Die casting: $2-$30/part at volume. Sand casting: $20-$500/part depending on size. Investment casting: $15-$200/part. Tooling costs range from $2,000 (sand casting patterns) to $20,000-$80,000 (die casting dies). Volume drives per-unit cost down significantly.
What's the advantage of Canadian casting over imports?
Quality consistency, material certifications, proximity for quality audits, and shorter lead times. Canadian foundries provide mill certs, material test reports, and dimensional inspection data that offshore foundries often cannot match. For safety-critical castings, domestic sourcing eliminates compliance risk.
Can Canadian foundries handle secondary machining?
Yes. Many Canadian foundries offer in-house CNC machining, grinding, and finishing. Others partner with local machine shops. Having casting and machining under one roof or in close proximity reduces lead time and simplifies quality control.

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