Frequently asked questions about casting and sourcing

Traficator acts as an extension of your purchasing department. We analyse your technical requirements, identify the most cost-effective production method through our network of qualified foundries and machining workshops, and manage the entire chain from tooling to series delivery.

A single point of contact for the entire supply chain, reduced purchasing complexity, competitive prices through long-term foundry relationships, quality assurance according to ISO 9001, and flexibility to match the right casting method to your application.

There are no costs during the initial evaluation phase. Costs arise only when approved sample parts have been produced and delivered. This risk-free model allows you to evaluate our capacity before committing to series production.

Yes. We encourage transparency and are happy to arrange supplier visits in Sweden and internationally. On-site visits allow you to verify quality systems, capacity and working conditions first hand.

We source grey cast iron, ductile iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, bronze and copper alloys. The methods include sand casting, die casting, investment casting (wax casting), centrifugal casting and forging, plus CNC machining and surface treatment.

Tooling and first samples normally take 6–12 weeks. Series deliveries follow your production plan, typically with 4–8 weeks lead time.

Sand casting can be economical from 10 pieces. Die casting usually requires larger volumes. We evaluate each project individually.