Every sand casting begins with a mould. We create a cavity using resin-bonded silica, ensuring precision and reclaiming over 75% of our sand while utilizing 100% recycled aluminium.
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We pour multi-impression sand moulds to cast multiple parts, lowering costs for low- and mid-volume orders. After cooling, we fettled the castings before machining at our Chesterfield CNC shop.
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Gravity die casting uses gravity to fill metal molds, ensuring consistent castings with quality finishes. Ideal for housings and complex designs, our in-house CNC machining delivers seamless finished components.
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Choosing the Right Process
Sand casting or gravity die casting? The best choice depends on your component, production volume and performance requirements.
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Big thanks to Russ, our fix-it guy!
He built this crate and lid from scratch with a logo that nods to our history. Filled with snacks and topped with "Foundry Fuel," it shows our shop's talents go beyond casting and machining.
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Precision Finishes the Job
Casting creates the component. CNC machining delivers the accuracy.
See how both processes work together.
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Built for Consistency
Gravity die casting delivers repeatable quality, strong dimensional accuracy and efficient production.
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Design Before You Cast
Good aluminium castings start with good design. Early decisions can reduce defects, improve quality and lower production costs.
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Precision You Can Repeat
Accurate machining matters, but repeatability is what delivers consistent quality across every production run.
Discover our CNC machining services.
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Stronger Supply Chains Start Here
More manufacturers are bringing casting supply chains back to Britain for better communication, resilience and lead times.
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More Than a Foundry
Over 100 years of engineering knowledge helps us deliver reliable aluminium castings for manufacturers across the UK.
Learn more about Arrow Butler Castings.
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Built for Complex Castings
Air set sand casting is ideal for large, intricate aluminium components where strength and dimensional accuracy are essential.
See how this process can support your next project.
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The Right Alloy Matters
LM6, LM25 and LM27 offer different properties for different engineering applications. Choosing the right alloy can improve strength, corrosion resistance and performance.
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Porosity, shrinkage & inclusions can all affect aluminium casting performance.
Preventing defects starts with process control, material quality & foundry expertise.
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Reliable castings begin with accurate pattern making.
Strong dimensional control early in the process helps improve consistency throughout production.
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Gravity die casting supports repeatable production, strong dimensional accuracy & improved surface finish.
Ideal for medium to high-volume aluminium casting projects.
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Keeping casting & machining under one roof improves communication, lead times & production control.
Integrated manufacturing helps deliver more consistent finished components.
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Precision CNC machining is about consistency as much as accuracy.
Reliable repeatability helps improve fit, performance & long-term component reliability.
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Good manufacturing support is about more than production.
Direct communication & responsive engineering support help projects move faster & reduce delays.
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