Frequently Asked Questions

The Raw Material surcharge for the month of July 2025 is $0.25/lb.

The Energy surcharge for the month of July 2025 is $0.02/lb.

To see our monthly Surcharge rates, please click here.

Farrar is working to keep lead times to a minimum, however due to order fluctuations our lead times will vary.

Please contact your Account Representative for current lead times.

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What is the largest casting Farrar can pour?
What is your casting “Sweet Spot”?
You pour ductile iron. Anything else?
We have our own machine shop, will you just sell us castings?

Yes, we have many customers with machining capabilities, so we supply just castings. However, we also have customers with internal machining who prefer us to supply them a finished part. We are happy to work with you to determine the best solution for your needs.
Can you utilize my existing tooling?
What is the basis for Farrar’s raw material and utility surcharges?

The basis is the delivered cost to Farrar of all raw materials in 2004 and is indexed on and adjusted according to the published Chicago #1 Busheling price on a monthly basis for the raw material surcharge. The basis for the utility surcharge is January 1, 2020.
Tell me about lead times.
Will you entertain systems such as Kan Ban?
Are you ISO certified?
What kind of painting do you do?
Are you unionized:
Do you machine anything other than castings you pour in your own foundry?