Posts by C.A. Lawton
How to make sure your castings measure up
One of the basic principles used in reviewing a casting design is Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T). This is a system for defining and communicating engineering tolerances through the use a symbolic language on engineering drawings. It explicitly describes the part geometry and its allowable variations. Using GD&T is one of the best ways for…
Read MoreWe’re hiring: Join us at the Manufacturing First job fair on October 24th
At The C.A. Lawton Co., we’re hiring remarkable people. If you’re committed to growing your skills and making a difference in your work, we’d love to talk to you at the Manufacturing First Expo & Conference on October 24 in booth #546 at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay, WI. We’ve been creating remarkable…
Read MoreLawton’s healthy attitude toward wellness
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, wellness is defined as “the quality or state of being in good health, especially as an actively sought goal.” The C.A. Lawton Co. encourages employees to strive to reach their individual wellness goals, no matter what they are. This includes mental, financial and overall well-being, not just physical health. For…
Read MoreRemarkable people get remarkable training at Lawton
Not surprisingly, training is a foundational element of the progressive culture at The C.A. Lawton Co. In this interview, Continuous Improvement LEAN Coach Randy Thyrion explains the company’s enlightened approach to it. What is a standard work initiative, and how does it help employees to retain new knowledge and skills? Thyrion: It’s a tool created…
Read MoreHow to optimize the design of pattern tooling
Designing a pattern can be quite a challenge, especially if you don’t have a well-defined process. At The C.A. Lawton Co., the design review process begins when the customer and the foundry’s casting engineer review the required casting shape. It consists of drawings or models of a casting-friendly pattern and one or more core boxes.…
Read MoreTraining for the future
In partnership with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), The C.A. Lawton Co. was recently awarded a Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) grant. WAT grants provide funds from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). They are aimed at developing workers, improving productivity and competitiveness and expanding the partnerships between Wisconsin’s technical colleges and businesses. Grants are awarded…
Read MoreRemembering 9/11
We will never forget all those who risked and lost their lives on 9/11. Their memory remains on our hearts, and in our minds not only today, but every day, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, survivors, and the families affected by this tragic event. We wish you peace and strength…
Read MoreLabor Day: Time to recognize the achievements of American workers
One of the things that makes America truly unique is our workers. Tireless, dedicated and reliable, they are the backbone of its economy. On September 3rd, Labor Day, we pay tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our great country. A vital labor force brings us closer to…
Read MoreWinning the high-stakes game of large casting design
Large casting design is like a game of high-stakes poker: If you win, you’re a hero to your company and the OEM whose products they’re used on. If you lose, you tend to lose big. Here are some ways to increase your odds of success when playing the large castings game. Because of their size…
Read MoreHow Lawton’s 4-step process solves the challenges of transfer tooling
Many times, long-term production tooling is manufactured for use at one foundry and moved to another foundry during its useful life. This practice, referred to as “transfer tooling,” presents a number of challenges to the manufacturer who owns the pattern as well as the foundry receiving the work. These issues include the condition of the…
Read MoreIron 101 teaches the magic and science of modern casting
Old world ingenuity. Cutting-edge science. Two worlds that appear to be mutually exclusive. But they blend together perfectly at The C.A. Lawton Co., where engineers and craftspeople create high-quality, high-performance castings for some of the world’s most demanding OEMs. At a recent Iron 101 workshop, OEM design engineers and procurement people got a first-hand education…
Read MoreLawton boasts strong showing at the Bellin Run
Congratulations, runners and walkers! This year The C.A. Lawton Co. had 13 employees and 19 family members and friends finish the 2018 Bellin Run in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Bellin Run, a 10K held annually on the second Saturday in June, is one of the region’s premier sporting events and has grown to be one…
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