Foley Technologies work with clients who are leading names in sectors such as automotive, aerospace and marine. What all of these clients have in common is a commitment to excellence and an adherence to the strictest standards when it comes to the parts and components they manufacture. That’s why they come to us time and time again when they need foundry tooling. Foundry tooling, also known as foundry patterns, are a key part of producing any metal castings.

In simple terms the tooling is a 3D model which is then used to create a detailed mould of the part that needs casting. Clearly, every detail of the foundry tooling has to be delivered with complete precision and working to the kind of tolerances to be expected when a part may be needed to help power a car or maintain the integrity of a marine vehicle.

We create foundry tooling using the fullest possible range of materials, from wood and foam to resin model-board, aluminium and cast iron.

What all of our foundry tooling has in common is that it is produced completely in-house, this means that we start the process by liaising closely with each client to define exactly what their requirements are. This process is then picked up by our experienced CAD/CAM technicians who create highly detailed 3D plan of the foundry tooling in question.