Avalon Precision Metalsmiths, specialists in precision investment casting, also known as lost wax casting, for a variety of materials, including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, brass, bronze and specialty alloys, has recently earned AS9100 certification for its Jackson, Wis., investment casting plant, which will enable the company to expand its work with aerospace companies. The Cleveland, Ohio-based metal casting company previously earned AS9100 certification for its Markesan, Wis., facility, which uses a vacuum-assist process to cast very small parts, typically less than 1 inch and up to 5-6 lbs., for a variety of markets, including non-flight components for aircraft.
The addition of AS9100 certification for the Jackson facility enables the company to better service its existing aerospace clients with investment castings of metal parts up to 50 lbs., said Tony Ansorge, director of operations for the Jackson plant.
âOur Markesan facility does a great job producing very high-quality parts for the aerospace industry, but is limited in the size parts they can produce,â? Ansorge said. âCompleting this certification process in Jackson enables us to better serve existing aerospace customers and provides the confidence for customers in other industries that we meet the highest quality standards.â?