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Company Name:
Partial or full name of the company. It is recommended to omit
words and abbreviations from the name search that are not critical.
(ex. co, ltd, llc, etc.)
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CAGE Code:
Search using a supplier's 5 character alpha numeric code
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State:
Click on a state abbreviation or select multiple states by holding
down the control key while selecting states.
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Rapid Tooling / Low Volume:
Default selection is set to no. If rapid tooling capabilities or
low quantity ordering is important, select yes for one or both to
identify those companies that have these capabilities.
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Business
Classification:
Search companies that belong to a specific socio-economic
government classification.
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Federal Supply
Code:
Select a federal supply class or multiple using the CTRL key to
find companies that have historically made parts within a class.
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Casting Processes:
Select the casting process or processes if known. The
casting process and materials are the two most important identifiers
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Secondary Operations:
If you need a supplier that can do more than manufacture a raw
casting, these common secondary operations will help you identify a
supplier that fits your particular needs. |
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Materials:
There are 5 categories of materials that can be selected -
Aluminum, Copper-Based, Iron, Steel, and Other nonferrous. Select a
material category to enable the casting weight and alloy selection
searches related to that material. Note: Only one material may be
selected for each search.
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Casting Weight:
If the approximate weight of the casting is known, select the
weight range from the drop down menu. A supplier's casting weight
capability will often vary depending on the material.
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Alloy Selection:
For a more specific search for material, you may select a material
alloy designation (Copper & Aluminum) or a material classification
(Steel, Iron & Other nonferrous) to narrow your search. If no
specific alloy is selected, the database will search the material in
general.
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The search engine will produce a list of hyperlinks to one or
more companies matching the criteria specified. The user will select
the hyperlink for the company that they would like to see additional information.
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