Core Making Equipment
Core Making Equipment for Reliable Sand Core Production
ATD Engineering & Machine designs and builds core making machines, including core shooting machines, from cold box and hot box models to dual-station and rebuilt equipment for demanding foundry operations. Automation options support core handling, core box spraying, robotic core washing, and other production tasks for consistent sand core production, backed by ATD’s service and support.
Our core making solutions are engineered for the most demanding foundry environments. We combine decades of mechanical expertise with cutting-edge control systems to ensure your production line remains efficient, reliable, and precise.
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COLD BOX CORE MACHINES
High-performance cold box core machines built for consistent sand core production, with quick-change tooling and blow/gassing plates that help reduce changeover time and maximize core room productivity.
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HOT BOX CORE MACHINES
Rugged hot box core machines with precise temperature control and automation options for reliable, consistent core production in demanding environments.
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DUAL STATION CORE MACHINES
Dual-station core machines can operate individually or together, supporting different cores and flexible production across cold box, hot box, and hot shell processes.
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REBUILT / USED CORE MACHINES
Rebuilt core machines are assessed and upgraded based on condition, providing a practical alternative to new equipment for foundries managing capital budgets.
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Advanced Core Making Machine Engineering for Modern Foundries
ATD core-making systems are engineered for demanding foundry environments, combining heavy-duty steel frames, precision-machined components, and HMI controls with robust mechanical and pneumatic systems. These features support dependable operation, repeatable process control, efficient machine monitoring, and consistent performance throughout production cycles.
Whether you're installing a standalone core machine or an integrated robotic core-handling cell, our team provides end-to-end support from initial design through installation, training, and long-term maintenance. We build core making equipment designed to support dependable, consistent production across a wide range of foundry applications.
- 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
- PRECISION TOLERANCE MACHINING
- RAPID SPARE PARTS DELIVERY
- CUSTOM AUTOMATION INTEGRATION
ATD Engineering & Machine specializes in Redford®-style core machines and has developed its own line of comparable equipment engineered for stable production performance and long service life in demanding foundry environments. Design enhancements such as quick-change blow and gassing plates support faster changeovers and improved core room productivity
Available Options & Automation Enhancements
ATD core making machines can be configured with a range of automation and productivity-enhancing options to support efficient core room operations and reduce manual handling requirements.
- Automatic Core Unloader
- Automatic Core Box Scraper
- Automatic Core Box Tilt/Eject with Conveyor for Continuous Operation
- Automatic Core Box Spraying System for Core Release
- Puck System for Core Box Mounting
- Automated Robotic Core Wash
- Proportional Gas Control System
Have Existing Equipment?
A core machine that's falling behind doesn't need to be scrapped. ATD's rebuild and modernization program brings your existing equipment up to current control and safety standards, giving you years of added service life without the capital required to purchase new equipment, while upgrading key mechanical, electrical, and control components.
Need Something Non-Standard?
ATD's engineering team develops custom core-making solutions tailored to specific production requirements. From custom machine configurations and tooling to integrated automation and robotic core-handling systems, we work with foundries to address unique production challenges and workflow requirements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The core making machine price depends on machine size, production requirements, automation level, core-making process, and selected options. Contact ATD Engineering & Machine for a configuration and quote tailored to your core room and production requirements.
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A core shooting machine uses compressed air to blow prepared core sand into a core box, where it is formed and cured to create the internal cavities or passages required in metal castings. The process generally involves:
· Feeding: Prepared core sand is loaded into the machine's sand hopper.
· Clamping: The core box is secured in position to maintain proper alignment during the shooting cycle.
· Shooting: Compressed air propels the prepared sand into the core box cavity, filling the core tooling.
· Curing: The sand is cured using the process-specific method, such as gas-assisted curing for cold box or heat for hot box applications.
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Yes. ATD's rebuild and modernization services can restore and upgrade legacy core machines, including equipment manufactured by other companies. Depending on machine condition, upgrades may include mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, control, and safety components.
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