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 hroughout
its long history, Fansteel/Wellman Dynamics has been recognized
for delivering highest quality castings and pushing the envelope
of sand casting technology. The company is best known as a primary
supplier of complex components for helicopters, missiles, rocket
engines, jet engines, and structural parts for both military
and commercial aircraft. Such applications include the unique
Bell/Boeing V-22 Tilt Rotor, the Rolls Royce/BMW BR710 jet engine,
and the Pratt and Whitney alternate turbopump for the Space Shuttle
main engines. Non-aerospace applications include 1600 pound magnesium
transfer pumps for the oilfield industry and porosity-free castings
for computer chip manufacturing.
Fansteel/Wellman Dynamics' 285,000 square foot facility is nestled in the rolling
hills of southwest Iowa. The Creston plant is equipped for complete
casting manufacturing and processing. For example, all heat treatment,
layout, metallurgical and non-destructive testing are performed
in-house. Over 20 different aluminum and magnesium alloys are
routinely cast. Wellman helped pioneer the development
of specialty magnesium alloys such as corrosion resistant AZ9lE
and heat resistant WE43A and is currently the largest producer
of these alloys in the world.
Fansteel/Wellman Dynamics' is proud that its skilled workforce is able to produce
a wide range of products including the largest and most complex
sand castings in the aerospace industry. We are committed to
extending this capability to the demanding requirements of tomorrow's
aerospace designs as well as those of new markets requiring similar
cast components.
Satisfying our customers' needs while continuing
to improve quality and production efficiencies in increasingly
competitive markets is our primary goal. Although price is often
a key factor in purchase decisions, customers know the value
of Wellman's technical expertise, reduced development
time, and delivery performance which is demonstrated by the number
of awards and contracts won by the company.
Through its continuing leadership role in
the aerospace foundry industry, Fansteel/Wellman Dynamics
allows ALL its customers to enjoy the greatest freedom in designing
tomorrow's most challenging casting applications.
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