 Steel Castings Rochester Hills, Mich., July 26, 2007– Auburn Engineering, Inc., leading provider of rapid prototyping and production services, is marking a decade-long partnership with Acme Casting Enterprises (Warren, Mich.), producer of casting patterns for metal component manufacturers. Over the ten year association, Auburn Engineering has provided stereo lithography (SLA) prototype models to Acme Casting Enterprises for a range of iron and aluminum cast tooling and components for automotive, heavy duty, and other manufacturing customers. The SLA models have been produced to develop casting patterns for engine mount brackets, levers, housings, gear manufacturing tooling, exhaust manifolds and a range of metal parts. In turn, Acme Casting Enterprises partners with Auburn Engineering to provide iron casting production services to Auburn Engineering customers. Notes Reid Scott, President Auburn Engineering, “We’re especially proud of this milestone, as both of our organizations collaborate to deliver value to our customers. It’s a true team approach that we look forward to continuing.” Adds Jon Dooge, President, Acme Enterprises, Inc., “Auburn Engineering has been especially responsive with quick turnaround on quotations; delivery of the SLA master models; and any specification changes needed to cast patterns for foundry processing. Together we meet the needs of our customers in terms of delivery and quality. It’s a collaborative and fruitful relationship.” |