Author: Sara Davis

Foundry 101: Melt Lab and Testing are Critical to Casting Success
Testing in sand casting is about predictability, performance, safety, and meeting design specifications and requirements Foundry melt labs conduct a range of tests to ensure the quality, structural integrity, and performance of cast components and the materials used in the...
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Foundry 101: How the Type of Sand Used in the Casting Process Impacts Performance
The type of sand used in the casting process impacts performance There are multiple types of sand used in the sand-casting process. The sand chosen for your project can impact the performance and price of your casting. Here is a...
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Badger Alloys Donates Time, Money to Special Spaces
Badger Alloys Supports Special Spaces PRESS RELEASEFor immediate releaseMarch 6, 2025Contact: Sara Davis, saradavismarketing@gmail.com, 414.303.5149 MILWAUKEE, WIS -- Badger Alloys, Inc., a full-service castings manufacturer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, regularly donates time and money to local community groups, particularly those that...
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Badger Alloys Appoints New Customer Service Manager
Amanda Hofmann, Badger Alloys, Inc. MILWAUKEE, WIS -- Badger Alloys, Inc., a full-service castings manufacturer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is pleased to announce that Amanda Hofmann has been appointed Customer Service Manager. In this role, Hofmann will oversee customer inquiries, orders,...
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Foundry 101: Understanding Molds and Cores in the Sand-casting Process
Molds and cores are critical to casting success In the world of metal casting, the mold and core-making process is foundational to defining the structure, detail, and performance of a casting. While traditional methods are still widely used, advancements like...
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Badger Alloys Appoints New Human Resources Manager
MILWAUKEE, WIS -- Badger Alloys, Inc., a full-service castings manufacturer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is pleased to announce that Emily Blakeslee, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, has been appointed Human Resources Manager. In this role, Blakeslee will drive initiatives that enhance performance, grow company...
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Badger Alloys Appoints New Sales Engineer
Nick Hanson, Sales Engineer, Badger Alloys MILWAUKEE, WIS -- Badger Alloys, Inc., a full-service castings manufacturer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is pleased to announce that Nicholas Hanson has been appointed Sales Engineer. In this role, he will build and manage customer...
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Foundry 101: Pattern Making – Tooling Method Selection and Innovations
Badger Alloys Offers Traditional and Next-Generation Pattern Making for Sand Castings Pattern making is a critical component in the casting manufacturing process, serving as the blueprint for casting metal parts. The selection of tooling methods and the evolution of pattern-making...
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CASE STUDY: Sapphire Technologies
BADGER ALLOYS CASE STUDY: Sapphire Technologies' Turboexpander "It's not easy to find a partner in the sand-casting space that can support prototyping and transition to production volumes for the relatively larger castings we need. Badger Alloys was able to leverage...
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