Foundry

Farrar Corporation has exclusively poured all grades of ASTM A536 Ductile Iron since 1967 We specialize in castings from 5 to 65 pounds and in production runs from 100 to 10,000.

Farrar Corporation is nationally recognized as a producer of top quality Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI). All castings are date coded for traceabilty and we are glad to provide certification of microstructure, chemistry and physical properties of our castings.

We have shell and iso-cure core making capabilities, state-of-the-art Roberts Sinto molding machines (14 x19, 20 x 24) and coreless induction electric furnaces all under one roof in an efficient, automated and environmentally clean casting facility.

Farrar Corporation can assist with casting design. We can then build the pattern, pour the casting, do the machine work, heat treat, paint and assemble. We take pride in helping our customers solve their design, delivery, production and quality problems by providing increased value at an economic price.

Farrar Corporation, located in Norwich, Kansas, offers comprehensive facilities combining all the services of a machine shop and ductile iron foundry to meet the needs of our customers. This unique combination works well for the customers to maximize efficiency and minimize cost of manufacturing. Versatility and full service are our keys to efficiency and customer satisfaction. We can help you design a part, build patterns and machine tooling, pour castings and machine them to a finished product all at one location. Let us help you solve your design, material, casting, machining, assembly, quality and delivery problems.

Pattern Shop 

  The Farrar Corporation pattern shop combines years of experience with current computer technology to produce high quality patterns and core boxes. A computerized solid model of the casting can be created with "SolidWorks" software. This model can be used to produce a master pattern using rapid prototyping technology or to aid in developing the machining programming through the use of "Mastercam" software. The same solid model is often used with AFS solidification simulation software to help identify and eliminate problem areas in the casting before it ever goes to the foundry. These techniques are often used to help our customers convert weldments and forgings to ductile castings.   Patterns are stored in a separate building from the foundry. Each storage location is catalogued in the computer for easy retrieval. Patterns are inspected and repaired before and after production for extended life and to insure only good parts are produced.

Capacity Available

Plant is currently designed to handle up to 60 tons melt per day on a two shift basis. Anticipated expansion to 120 tons melt per day on a two shift basis. Foundry new in February, 1976-49,000 square feet. Specialize in castings weighing from ounces to 65 pound.