Frequently Asked Questions

Allowing for sand walls in the mold, the maximum size is 16” x 20” at about 70#.

We are best at parts that weigh between 5# – 55# with straight-forward coring.

We think it is best to focus on Ductile and Austempered Ductile Irons exclusively.

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.

If your tooling is a matchplate running on an automatic machine, the odds are very good that we can use your tool. However, it is always best to give us a call so we might discuss the specifics of your situation.

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.

Please contact our Customer Service department at customerservice@farrarusa.com.

Yes, our philosophy is to be customer focused and we welcome the chance to work together to solve a customers needs… including stocking programs when they make sense.

Yes, you can view and/or download our certificate here. 

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We do dip coating of liquid primer paint.

No

Yes. We can machine castings larger than we can pour as well as other materials including grey iron, steel, aluminum and bronze.