Precision Permanent Mold Casting. Proven Performance.
As a proud member of the Ligon Permanent Mold Group, Alcast Company stands as one of the nation’s most trusted and technically advanced aluminum foundries – renowned for producing precision permanent mold castings with exceptional consistency, strength, and dimensional accuracy.
For more than 50 years, Alcast has partnered with engineers, procurement teams, and OEMs to deliver aluminum components that perform reliably under the most demanding conditions. With its proprietary Mitchener Molding Process, in-house machining, heat treating, and powder coating, Alcast provides a vertically integrated, turnkey casting solution from concept to completion.
Every casting produced at Alcast reflects a single mission: deliver superior quality, minimize porosity, and ensure process control that exceeds industry expectations.
The Mitchener Molding Process: Precision in Every Pour
At the core of Alcast’s success lies its proprietary Mitchener Molding Process – a refined and repeatable methodology designed to reduce porosity, increase consistency, and achieve exceptional metallurgical integrity.
Through a combination of advanced mold design, precise metal flow control, and optimized cooling rates, the Mitchener Molding Process allows Alcast to produce castings that meet the tightest tolerances while maintaining structural soundness and surface finish.
Key Advantages of the Mitchener Molding Process:
- Reduced porosity and improved mechanical strength
- Greater dimensional repeatability and casting uniformity
- Enhanced fluidity and reduced scrap rates
- Consistent surface quality for machining and finishing
- Proven scalability from prototype to production
This process innovation positions Alcast as an ideal partner for high-performance applications where reliability, safety, and repeatability are non-negotiable.
Comprehensive In-House Capabilities
Alcast operates as a fully integrated aluminum casting manufacturer – offering every major process under one roof. This vertical integration streamlines communication, shortens lead times, and ensures complete control over quality.
Core Capabilities Include:
- Permanent Mold Casting: High-quality aluminum castings using advanced gating and cooling techniques.
- Heat Treating: Controlled heat-treat furnaces to achieve target hardness and tensile properties.
- CNC Machining: State-of-the-art multi-axis machining centers for precision component finishing.
- Powder Coating & Finishing: Durable, high-quality finishes that enhance appearance and corrosion resistance.
- Quality Assurance & Testing: X-ray, leak testing, dimensional validation, and pressure decay testing performed in-house.
Because every stage of production is managed internally, Alcast provides an unmatched level of responsiveness, consistency, and traceability for its customers.
Engineering Collaboration & Design Support
Alcast’s engineering-first approach begins well before the first pour. The company’s engineers work side-by-side with customer design teams to optimize parts for manufacturability, weight reduction, and performance.
Through digital modeling, flow simulation, and prototype analysis, Alcast helps ensure that every casting meets the exact structural and dimensional goals of the project – while minimizing tooling costs and production challenges.
Engineering services include:
- Collaborative design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews
- Mold and tooling design using 3D modeling and CAD integration
- Process optimization and metallurgical consultation
- Prototyping and pre-production testing
This partnership approach reduces the risk of downstream issues and accelerates time-to-market – helping customers achieve both performance and profitability targets.
Industries Served
Alcast’s permanent mold castings are trusted by some of the world’s most demanding manufacturers across industries where strength, reliability, and precision are paramount.
Primary Industries Include:
- Defense & Military: High-strength components meeting strict compliance standards.
- Heavy Equipment: Durable castings engineered to withstand extreme loads and environments.
- Marine: Corrosion-resistant components designed for reliability in harsh conditions.
- Powertrain & Transportation: Lightweight, high-integrity castings improving vehicle performance and efficiency.
- Industrial Equipment: Custom-engineered aluminum parts that balance strength and machinability.
Regardless of scale or complexity, Alcast delivers precision castings that meet or exceed specifications – supported by robust testing and ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
Commitment to Quality and Continuous Improvement
Alcast’s commitment to quality extends beyond inspection. It is embedded in every stage of the manufacturing process – from molten metal control to final assembly.
The company’s ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system ensures repeatable excellence and full traceability. Continuous improvement initiatives, statistical process control, and employee training programs reinforce Alcast’s dedication to world-class manufacturing performance.
Quality Highlights:
- ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Rigorous dimensional and metallurgical validation
- Internal X-ray and non-destructive testing capabilities
- Full documentation and traceability from pour to shipment
This quality-first culture has positioned Alcast as a trusted supplier to OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers across North America.
Part of the Ligon Permanent Mold Group
As a member of the Ligon Permanent Mold Group (LPMG), Alcast benefits from a powerful network of foundries that share engineering expertise, process innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
This vertical integration gives customers access to expanded capabilities – including high-volume casting, rapid prototyping, and multi-industry experience – while maintaining the specialized craftsmanship that defines Alcast.
Through collaboration across the LPMG network, Alcast provides customers with:
- Shared resources and engineering depth
- Broader manufacturing flexibility and capacity
- Streamlined supply chain integration
- Consistent group-wide quality standards
The result: precision casting performance powered by the scale, knowledge, and reliability of an integrated foundry network.
Why Partner with Alcast Company
- Proven Permanent Mold Expertise: Decades of process innovation through the proprietary Mitchener Molding Process.
- Turnkey Capabilities: From mold design to final powder coating, everything is handled in-house.
- Collaborative Engineering: Partnership-driven design support that optimizes cost, quality, and performance.
- Quality Without Compromise: ISO-certified systems and continuous process improvement.
- LPMG Network Advantage: Backed by the strength and scale of the Ligon Permanent Mold Group.
When your project demands precision, performance, and partnership, Alcast delivers.
Request an Engineering Consultation
Work directly with the Alcast engineering team to explore how permanent mold aluminum castings can improve your component performance, reduce costs, and accelerate your production timeline.
Submit an RFQ or schedule an engineering consultation today to collaborate with one of the most trusted names in aluminum casting.
