In-House Capability
Pattern Shop at Ironbound Castings
Our pattern shop is the foundation of our casting quality. Every pattern built at Ironbound is designed with gating, risering, and solidification in mind — not just the geometry. Our patternmakers work directly with the foundry floor, so the tooling is built right the first time.
We maintain a full library of customer patterns in our temperature-controlled storage facility. When you re-order, your tooling is ready to run — no re-tooling cost, no lead time impact. Engineering changes are incorporated quickly with full revision documentation.
Pattern Library
All customer patterns stored and maintained in-house — no re-tooling on return orders
Tooling Types
Pattern & Tooling Types
We select the appropriate pattern material and construction based on alloy requirements, production volume, and part complexity.
Wood Patterns
Traditional hardwood patterns for prototype and short-run work. Low cost and fast lead times for initial runs and design verification.
Resin & Urethane Patterns
High-durability resin patterns for production runs requiring tight dimensional stability and long tooling life without the weight and cost of metal.
Why Ironbound
Pattern Shop Advantages
In-House Pattern Shop
Full-service pattern shop with experienced patternmakers on-site. Wood, resin, metal, and match plate patterns built and maintained under one roof — no outside vendors, no delays.
Full Tooling Range
Cope & drag, match plate, core boxes, gating systems, and riser sleeves — we design and build every component of the tooling package for your casting.
Pattern Library & Storage
All customer patterns are stored in our temperature-controlled pattern library. Return orders run from existing tooling — no re-tooling cost or lead time.
Engineering Support
Our foundry engineers review every pattern for riser sizing, gating design, solidification, and dimensional allowances before a single board is cut.
Specifications
