Services offered
The wide set of engineering skills offered by Michigan Consulting Services are generally associated with metal castings.
Product Design
Designing a product as a casting requires knowledge of shape requirements applicable to specific metal casting processes.
Supplier Development
Foundry risks are identified using industry standards (AIAG-CQI 27 or Ford-WCMS) to audit and assess supplier plants.
Problem Solving
When problems occur, the 6-Sigma problem solving methodology is used to resolve and prevent future issues.
HPDC Process Development
High Pressure Die Casting of light metals requires significant experience in tooling design and key process input parameters.
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Cast Iron Metal Controls
Ductile cast iron grades provide outstanding material properties. Robust metal controls are necessary assure quality.
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Training
Training services can be long-lasting and valuable to any enterprise. Training is essential to building competencies.
Technology Trends - my specialty
Cast Metal Body Structures
The aluminum and magnesium HPDC industry is growing as more castings are used for body structure components. While shock tower castings are now common, future body structure designs will incorporate more castings.
electric powertrains
Electric powertrains have created a new application for light metal castings, necessary for motor housings, battery enclosures and inverter cases. These castings must be designed to shield high voltages from vehicle operators.
Digital Metal printing
Printing technologies, particularly with sand cores, have transformed how prototypes are produced. Cast prototype parts can be produced rapidly in alloys that are the same, or close to, production intent.
Michigan Consulting Services, LLC
Business Representative
With over 30 years of experience inside North American OEM’s, I’m well suited to be your NAFTA representative.
Part Time Services
Contract me for week-by-week services and secure a seasoned Technical Specialist for your business.
Short Term Services
Experienced in NAFTA, EU, APAC and SA regions with most major foundry groups.
I am available to travel internationally if needed.
Client List :
American Battery Solutions
American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM)
Bohler-EDRO Specialty Steels
Casting Innovations and Solutions (CIS)
First Brands Group (formerly TRICO Group)
GRS Stampi
Horizon Technology
International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB)
Polaris Inc.
Rivian Electric Vehicles
Veoneer