Aero Metals Inc.

Aero Metals Inc. Aero Metals, Inc. provides production precision investment castings to wide variety of industries.

Full-Service Investment Casting With Proven Quality and Precision
As one of the leading privately-owned metal investment cast foundries in the US, Aero Metals, Inc. provides complex cast metal parts to the world with precision investment castings. Since 1961, we’ve been helping customers in various industries achieve their goals by providing cast metal pre-production prototypes through fully finished part production and assembly of finished products.

Ductile iron castings give engineers a strong balance of durability, design flexibility, and cost-effective production.A...
08/26/2026

Ductile iron castings give engineers a strong balance of durability, design flexibility, and cost-effective production.

At Aero Metals, we produce near-net-shape ductile iron investment castings for demanding applications across industries such as aerospace, manufacturing, agriculture, automotive, and security hardware.

Ductile iron investment castings are often selected for:

✅ Strength and toughness
✅ Design freedom
✅ Cost-effective manufacturing
✅ Consistent finished parts
✅ Wear and impact resistance
✅ Reduced need for welded fabrications or forgings

With nearly 60 years of ductile iron casting experience, in-house tooling, advanced production capabilities, and a 175,000-square-foot facility, Aero Metals is equipped to support high-volume ductile iron investment casting projects.

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Precision castings start with precision tooling.Aero Metals began as a tool and die shop, and in-house tooling remains o...
08/19/2026

Precision castings start with precision tooling.

Aero Metals began as a tool and die shop, and in-house tooling remains one of our core capabilities today. By designing and building custom tooling at our La Porte, Indiana facility, we can help support accurate, repeatable investment castings with net or near-net-shape geometry.

Our tooling capabilities help customers achieve:

✅ Consistent part geometry
✅ Tight dimensional control
✅ Reduced tooling costs
✅ Better repeatability across production runs
✅ Support for complex internal features
✅ Tooling options based on part design and volume needs

From manual and semi-automatic tooling to fully automatic options, Aero Metals evaluates each project based on geometry, quantity requirements, and production goals.

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4130 steel castings are a strong option for applications that need durability, toughness, and weight efficiency.This chr...
08/12/2026

4130 steel castings are a strong option for applications that need durability, toughness, and weight efficiency.

This chromium-molybdenum alloy is commonly selected for structural and mechanical components because it offers a strong balance of performance, weldability, machinability, and heat-treatment flexibility.

At Aero Metals, we produce precision 4130 steel investment castings for demanding industries such as:

✅ Aerospace
✅ Military & defense
✅ Fi****ms
✅ Security, door & lock hardware
✅ Pumps & valves
✅ Agriculture
✅ Automotive

From prototype work to high-volume production, Aero Metals has the engineering support, in-house tooling, ISO-certified quality systems, and casting expertise to support demanding 4130 steel casting programs.

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8620 steel castings are a strong choice for components that need surface hardness, wear resistance, and core toughness.T...
08/05/2026

8620 steel castings are a strong choice for components that need surface hardness, wear resistance, and core toughness.

This low-alloy steel is commonly used for mechanical parts exposed to repeated stress, friction, or impact, making it a practical option for gears, shafts, and other wear-resistant components.

At Aero Metals, we produce precision 8620 steel investment castings for industries such as:

✅ Aerospace
✅ Military & defense
✅ Fi****ms
✅ Security, door & lock hardware
✅ Pumps & valves
✅ Agriculture
✅ Automotive

Through investment casting, 8620 steel components can be produced with near-net-shape geometry, helping reduce machining while supporting complex part designs and consistent performance.

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Carbon steel castings offer a strong balance of durability, mechanical performance, and cost efficiency.At Aero Metals, ...
07/22/2026

Carbon steel castings offer a strong balance of durability, mechanical performance, and cost efficiency.

At Aero Metals, we produce carbon steel and low-alloy steel investment castings for demanding applications across aerospace, defense, agriculture, industrial machinery, transportation, energy, and more.

Carbon steel investment castings are often used when parts require:

✅ Strength and durability
✅ Wear resistance
✅ Reliable mechanical performance
✅ Near-net-shape geometry
✅ Reduced machining requirements
✅ Cost-effective production

Our Indiana-based facility supports both low- and high-volume casting programs, with engineering support, metallurgical expertise, ISO 9001:2015 quality systems, and on-site alloy chemistry verification.

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Aerospace components demand precision, consistency, and tightly controlled production from start to finish.Aero Metals h...
07/15/2026

Aerospace components demand precision, consistency, and tightly controlled production from start to finish.

Aero Metals has supplied high-precision investment castings for aerospace and aviation applications for close to four decades, producing hundreds of thousands of near-net-shape cast parts for demanding aircraft programs.

Our aerospace casting capabilities support components such as:

✅ Sensors
✅ Motion control and actuation systems
✅ Hydraulic fluid system components
✅ Cargo systems
✅ Landing and braking components
✅ Flight-critical and safety components
✅ Bearing cages

With engineering support, in-house tooling, CNC machining, and quality systems backed by advanced inspection through American Metal Testing, Aero Metals is built to support aerospace casting programs that require repeatability and long-term reliability.

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Small design changes can make a big difference in casting performance, production time, and overall cost.At Aero Metals,...
07/08/2026

Small design changes can make a big difference in casting performance, production time, and overall cost.

At Aero Metals, our engineering team works directly with customer engineers to optimize cast part designs before production begins.

Our cast part engineering support can help with:

✅ Reducing production time
✅ Lowering material use and cost
✅ Minimizing machining requirements
✅ Improving manufacturability
✅ Selecting the right material or alloy
✅ Supporting designs from sketches, prints, or 3D CAD models

When complex part designs need to become reliable, production-ready castings, early engineering collaboration can make all the difference.

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Pump and valve components need to perform reliably in demanding fluid handling applications.Since the 1960s, Aero Metals...
07/01/2026

Pump and valve components need to perform reliably in demanding fluid handling applications.

Since the 1960s, Aero Metals has produced high-precision investment castings for pump and valve applications across industries like aerospace, agriculture, construction, mining, nuclear, and heavy industry.

Our investment casting process supports complex geometries, consistent production, and material performance for components such as:

✅ Gate valves
✅ Check valves
✅ Plug valves
✅ Rotary control valves
✅ Valve body castings
✅ Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment components

With experience pouring stainless steel, ductile iron, nickel-based metals, cobalt-based alloys, brass, bronze, copper, and more, Aero Metals is built to support demanding fluid handling applications.

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What does Aero Metals do — and why do manufacturers partner with us?Aero Metals specializes in precision investment cast...
06/24/2026

What does Aero Metals do — and why do manufacturers partner with us?

Aero Metals specializes in precision investment casting for complex, high-performance metal components. Since 1961, our team has helped customers turn challenging part designs into reliable, production-ready castings.

From engineering support and in-house tooling to casting, CNC machining, finishing, and quality testing, Aero Metals supports demanding casting programs from start to finish.

Our capabilities help customers achieve:

✅ Near-net-shape castings
✅ Complex geometries
✅ Tight tolerances
✅ Reduced material waste
✅ Consistent quality from lot to lot

With 220+ alloy options, ISO-certified quality systems, and decades of casting experience, Aero Metals provides more than parts — we provide a trusted manufacturing partner.

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17-4 PH Stainless Steel Investment Castings17-4 PH stainless steel is known for its exceptional strength, durability, an...
06/17/2026

17-4 PH Stainless Steel Investment Castings

17-4 PH stainless steel is known for its exceptional strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for demanding applications.

Investment casting allows manufacturers to produce complex 17-4 PH components with tight tolerances and consistent performance.

Benefits of 17-4 PH stainless steel castings include:
• High strength and durability
• Strong wear and corrosion resistance
• Precision casting for complex parts
• Flexible design capabilities
• Cost-efficient production for high-volume runs

These castings are commonly used across industries such as aerospace, automotive, military, and medical.

Learn more about 17-4 PH stainless steel investment casting:
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Address

1201 East Lincolnway
Laporte, IN
46350

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4am
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+12193261976

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