Isocure vs. Shell

April 23, 2013 by ·

Supreme Cores recently completed a case study on a two pound core for iron castings being made in Shell.  We rigged the core box in-house for our L10 Laempe machine and produced the core in our Isocure department.  Below are our findings. 

–          57% reduction of sand cost from Shell to Isocure

–          57% increase in the productivity from Shell to Isocure.

–          25% increase in the productivity of finishing and packaging of the cores because they are of a better quality.

–          Better sand compaction

–          Lower scrap at the Foundry in castings lost.

–          Lower tooling costs

 

These same results could be achieved on other similar Shell jobs that you may be making.  Contact us if you would like a quote.

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Rave Reviews for 2012

February 13, 2013 by ·

Supreme Cores proves that they are a leading supplier for all casting manufacturers.  For 2012, Supreme Cores received a 100 out of 100 Supplier Performance score from Pure Power Technologies in Waukesha, WI.  This combined with other high scores helped Supreme Cores average a score of 92 for all customers providing a report.  Supreme Cores is continually looking to improve and help their customers reach their goals.

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SUPREME CORES ADDS NEW AIRSET TINKER OMEGA MIXER

December 11, 2012 by ·

Recently, we at Supreme Cores have added a new Tinker Omega TOM-125 sand mixer to our Airset department to accompany the existing Palmer 200.  The decision to add this machine was made to increase capacity and also help decrease the amount of scrap sand.

Over the short period of time that we have had this installed, we have seen a decrease in sand scrap by using preset recipes to control the flow of the sand.  By selecting a unique recipe the machine knows when the correct amount of sand has been dispensed and will shut off.  The mixer also runs off of an Allen Bradley PLC which has the EZ-Calibration option.  This option decreases the time needed to calibrate the system.  Cutting the calibration time will cut down on set up and give us more time to produce your cores.  Also, we now have the option of running additives on both of our mixers.

  Along with this machine, we are also going to add a conveyor system that will create a better flow.  Materials will be flowing in a more efficient manner and employees will be focused on value added work.

 

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Quality is our Priority

September 25, 2012 by ·

Our quality lab is responsible for making sure our facility is running within the set parameters on a daily basis.  The lab is equipped to perform Loss on Ignition (LOI) , mold strength and surface hardness tests.  The results of these tests can be sent to you weekly in the form of an excel spreadsheet or a control chart.  The lab is also responsible for calibrating all of our measuring equipment.  All of these devices are on either a monthly, bi-yearly or yearly cycle.

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Top 10 Reasons Why Your Foundry Should Buy Cores from “Supreme Cores”

July 11, 2012 by ·

1. We have over 50 employees with 313 combined years of making cores ready to work for your company every day!

2. Supreme Cores, Inc. offers Versatility:

Shell, Isoset (SO2), Isocure, Pepset and Warm Box.

  • A variety of sands and additives available in each process.
  • We have the availability of alternative core making methods to eliminate casting difficulties. If one process is not working for you, we will find one that does.

3. Reduce your labor costs:

  • Reduce your hiring and training expenses
  • Reduce your insurance and employee benefit costs
  • Reduce your advertising costs for labor
  • Reduce the needed overhead, Supervisors etc.

4. Use your capital to invest into value added casting options not core equipment or personnel.

5. Reduce your inventory of supplies:

  • Your money and personnel is not tied up with the purchasing of sands, resins, or machine parts.

6. We have outstanding Quality. We are committed to making cores better than you can.

7. Increase your floor space for molding or storage by eliminating space needed for core making.

8. We offer a variety of packaging ideas to help transport cores long distances with no breakage.

9. Supreme Cores, Inc. has 30 years as a reputable business servicing the Foundry Industry.

10. We love to make cores, you love to make castings!

 

WE WANT TO BE THE “CORE” PART OF YOUR BUSINESS! 

 FIFTEEN (15) other reasons why you should buy cores from Supreme Cores:

 1. Our price is all-inclusive. No more adding up all the numbers and figuring the freight. We include freight in the final price if requested.

2. We offer transportation to your foundry on our company owed fleet of air ride trucks.

3. You will not have to worry about excessive core scrap costs, commonly encountered with staring up a new job. Core scrap will no longer be your issue.

4. Transfers environmental issues to the core supplier. No maintenance of EPA records.

5. You will no longer need to pass on bidding for jobs that require cores. We can work with you to develop core costs. This allows for more flexibility with your customers.

6. You will eliminate the headaches of core machine updates, repair and maintenance.

7. We can provide a true core cost to your foundry.

8. Places the burden of finding skilled core makers on the core supplier.

9. Provides “just in time” supply of cores.

10. Offers the availability of alternative core making methods to eliminate casting difficulties.

11. Provides cores ready to use on the molding floor.

12. Decreases overhead costs.

13. Increases floor space for molding and storage.

14. Allows for faster service to your customers.

15. Gives more flexibility with your customers.

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About Us

March 27, 2012 by ·

Supreme Cores, Inc. is one of the countries original “core shops” started in 1978 in Janesville, Wisconsin by Warren Grossmann. We are now in our 34th year serving as a “Friend to the Foundry Industry”. Over the years, we have evolved into the “Supreme” leader of supplying cores and molds to the Foundry Industry in the U.S. and even locations in Canada.

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Mission Statement

March 20, 2012 by ·

Supreme Cores is committed to working with our customers to provide cores/molds at a mutually agreed upon price with on-time delivery, at a level of service and quality that enhances the customers ability to sell the highest quality castings. Our customers appreciate the “Supreme” experience and relationship that you will not find with another vendor.

We understand that to be successful means working hard with mind and body to achieve the goals set forth for the benefit of our customers, our employees and our community.

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Get a Quote Today!

March 20, 2012 by ·

Supreme Cores would like to hear from you. If you have a question or you’d like to place an order, give us a call 414-353-7100 or visit our contact page to send an email. Orders can be placed by fax, email, or through the website.

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