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Eagle Alloy on the High Seas: Our American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Certification

Posted by Jason Bergman on 2025 Aug 14

Recently, Eagle Alloy squared off against the demanding technical requirements and thorough audits of the American Bureau of Shipping’s “Type Approval” certification. Through this process, we demonstrated our commitment to producing marine-grade castings that meet the highest standards for safety and reliability in the maritime industry, as well as our willingness to go deeper in our readiness to provide uncompromising castings to the marine industry.

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Tags: Certification, ABS, American Bureau of Shipping, Quality

New Ebook: Heat Treatment Processes for Metalcasting and CNC Machining

Posted by Jason Bergman on 2025 Jul 22

The latest resource from the Eagle Group provides a comprehensive introduction to heat treatment in metalcasting and CNC machining.

This 40-page guide is available as a free download and is designed for manufacturing professionals, purchasers and engineers looking to deepen their understanding of heat treatment. It explores the role of heat treatment in enhancing the quality of cast and machined steel parts, ultimately helping purchasers procure the highest possible quality steel parts.

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Tags: Heat Treatment

Continuous Improvement at Eagle Precision: Optimizing the Investment Casting Wax Room

Posted by Deb Pipoly on 2025 Jul 2

This article is part of our series: Continuous Improvement at Eagle Precision

The wax room is at the heart (and start) of our investment castings. By injecting the wax room with fresh ideas, we’ve been able to greatly improve our pouring efficiency, leading to higher production yields, less downtime, reduced remelting rates, and faster delivery times.

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Tags: Lean Manufacturing, Investment Casting, Eagle Precision, Continuous Improvement

Michigan Manufacturers Honor Veterans by Reviving a Sunken Patrol Boat

Posted by Jeff Cook on 2025 May 26

Collaboration Between Casting and Machining to Re-Engineer a Lost Component of a Vietnam-Era Patrol Boat

Muskegon-based manufacturers Eagle CNC and Eagle Alloy put their capabilities to the test when they set out to replicate a key component of a Vietnam-era patrol boat as a steel casting. For the team behind the casting, this project is about more than fixing a boat; it’s about preserving history, honoring the legacy of those who served and sacrificed, and ensuring their stories continue to be told for generations to come.

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Tags: Eagle Alloy, CNC Machining, Eagle CNC, 3D Scanning, Reverse Engineering, 3D Printed Molding

The Heart of the Foundry: Celebrating the Career of Michigan Casting Trailblazer Dave Fazakerley

Posted by Lisa Price on 2025 Apr 25

Dave Fazakerley, Eagle Alloy President and Chief Operating Officer, has played a central role in shaping the company since its early days. Over the course of his career, he has helped guide Eagle Alloy’s growth, build its operations, and foster a culture of quality and innovation—contributions that have helped the company become a recognized leader in the steel casting industry.

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New Article in Modern Casting Magazine: Modular Automation at Eagle Precision

Posted by AJ Menefee on 2025 Apr 23

Automation in investment casting is often seen as the domain of large-scale foundries, with a common perception that it requires major capital investment, significant floor space, and rigid shop-floor layouts. But what if there were a way to bring the benefits of robotic automation to foundries of any size?

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Tags: Eagle Precision, Capabilities, Equipment

Beyond Quality Control: How Eagle Alloy’s Keyence WM-6000 Boosts Foundry Capabilities

Posted by Jason Bergman on 2025 Apr 16

The Eagle Group realized early on the value of 3D scanning for manufacturing. Eagle CNC, Eagle Precision and Eagle Alloy all utilize 3D scanning systems that optimize our capabilities not just for inspection, but also for reverse engineering and prototyping. For us, scanning is an integral part of the casting process.

That’s why Eagle Alloy has upgraded its Keyence scanner several times to stay ahead of the curve. Our latest model, the WM-6000, helps our shell-mold foundry deliver even more precise, reliable castings for our customers.

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Tags: 3D Scanning

Manufacturing Internships Are a Win-Win

Posted by Jason Clark on 2025 Jan 28

How Eagle CNC’s internship program benefits students, the company and the industry as a whole

A version of this article was originally published in the research journal Modern Casting in its December 2024 issue.

In the hands-on world of manufacturing, textbooks alone can't provide the full picture—real-world experience is essential for developing expertise and encouraging innovation. For both students and manufacturing companies hoping to secure talented employees in the future, internships bridge the gap between classroom theory and hands-on application, pushing limits and enabling creative problem-solving. By integrating internships into their operations, manufacturing companies foster a continuous cycle of learning, adaptation and improvement that drives innovation forward in the industry. Eagle CNC is committed to shaping the next generation of manufacturing professionals by providing practical experience and fostering essential, real-world skills through its internship program.

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Tags: CNC Machining, Eagle CNC, Employment, Students, Internships

After Casting: Perfecting the Blasting Process

Posted by Jason Bergman on 2025 Jan 14

After a casting solidifies in the mold, the part undergoes a number of post processes to prepare it for delivery. One of the most commonly used post processes is blasting, an intensive cleaning process that removes debris and excess material from castings. At the Eagle Group, blasting plays a pivotal role in prepping casting surfaces for delivery or for further processing. Our latest investment in state-of-the-art stainless-steel grit and an optimized media blasting process is paying dividends for our customers and our employees by providing cleaner parts, less oxidation, and a safer workplace.

But getting to this point has been a years-long journey. Here's how we got here.

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Tags: Lean Manufacturing, Eagle Alloy, Equipment, Continuous Improvement, Blasting

Continuous Improvement in Investment Casting

Posted by Deb Pipoly on 2024 Oct 31

This article is part of our series: Continuous Improvement at Eagle Precision

Continuous improvement is an ongoing effort to make incremental changes in a company’s processes that improve efficiency and quality. While the concept is fairly simple, many businesses find it challenging to sustain continuous improvement over the long term.

Continuous improvement is one facet of Lean Manufacturing, which is a set of tools used to maximize output and minimize waste. The meaning of ‘minimizing waste’ in manufacturing is a far-reaching term. Some examples include:

  • Unused material reclamation and recycling
  • Cutting down on energy and transportation costs
  • Reducing wait times
  • Minimizing product defects and returns
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Tags: Lean Manufacturing, Eagle Precision, Robotics, Continuous Improvement

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