ATD Engineering and Machine

What ATD Engineering and Machine does

ATD Engineering & Machine is a custom industrial equipment manufacturer serving foundries and discrete manufacturing operations. Founded in 1956 in Au Gres, Michigan, the company is currently a subsidiary of Cadillac Casting and operates a vertically integrated facility of approximately 40,000 square feet on 8 acres. ATD designs, tests, and builds engineered components and custom equipment that span core making (Hot Box, Cold Box, Dual Station, and Redford-style core machines), permanent mold casting (Low Pressure machines with patented Quiet Fill Technology, Tilt Pour, Trim Presses), robotics and automation (Robotic Grinding, Robotic Sawing, fully automated Finishing Cells), ladle heaters, and ancillary custom equipment, supported by an A2LA-accredited component durability testing lab attached to the manufacturing floor.

The company's core technology stack includes PLC/HMI programming on Allen Bradley and Siemens controllers, integration of Motoman, ABB, and Fanuc robots using MotoSim and RoboGuide simulation, computer-controlled proportional air fill systems with up to 136 cooling lines, and MOOG-driven multi-axis durability testing to 30 KIP static and 20 KIP fatigue capacities. ATD holds 55 granted patents with 6 pending and holds ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 17025 (A2LA) certifications.

ATD operates a direct enterprise field sales model with quote-based pricing on custom-engineered equipment, complemented by spare parts distribution (including OEM-interchangeable Redford-style core machine and mold line parts), engineering services using CATIA, NX, AutoCAD, Inventor, and Solidworks, contract fabrication and machining, onsite maintenance and installation, A2LA-accredited testing, and cupola process consulting through the wholly-owned ATD Cupola Division. Target customers include iron and aluminum foundries and machining facilities serving the automotive, agriculture, transportation, and marine industries, with named engagements referencing global cupola plant exposure of 100+ sites.

Name

ATD Engineering and Machine

Legal name

ATD Engineering & Machine

Website

https://atdemllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ATD Engineering & Machine is a privately held custom industrial equipment manufacturer in Au Gres, Michigan, designing and building core making machines, low pressure permanent mold casting machines, robotic finishing cells, and ladle heaters for iron and aluminum foundries serving automotive, agriculture, transportation, and marine customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Au Gres

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Industrial Equipment Manufacturing: ATD designs, tests, and builds highly engineered components and custom equipment for foundries and manufacturing operations. Equipment includes core making machines (hot box, cold box, dual station), permanent mold casting machines (low pressure, tilt pour, trim presses), robotics and automation systems, and ladle heaters. Custom equipment solutions are provided when standard off-the-shelf machines won't meet requirements.
2. Spare Parts: ATD supplies interchangeable spare parts for Redford-style core machines and mold line equipment. Parts include magazine tubes, burner tips, bushings, springs, bearings, and replacement components that interchange with OEM parts at lower cost with quicker delivery.
3. Engineering Services: Complete engineering and design services including detailing, drafting, and product development from concept to custom solution. Engineering software includes CATIA, NX/Unigraphics, AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks.
4. Fabrication and Machining Services: Contract fabrication and machining services for outside customers. Full range of CNC machining, conventional machining, welding, and assembly capabilities available for build-to-print projects. Services include sandblasting and painting.
5. Testing Services: A2LA accredited component durability testing including static/ultimate testing (30 KIP capability), fatigue/durability testing (4-axis multidirectional, 20 KIP capability). Testing lab in remote Au Gres, Michigan location with MOOG controller and video surveillance.
6. Cupola Consulting: Cupola process consulting services including process evaluation and optimization, computer simulation analysis, charge system analysis, process instrumentation, refractory system design, and ductile iron production consulting. Metallurgical lab services through ISO certified facilities.
7. Equipment Rebuild Services: Rebuilding and refurbishing existing foundry equipment including hydraulic/pneumatic valve replacement, electrical control system upgrades, mechanical component replacement, and safety feature additions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ATD Engineering and Machine designs, tests, and builds highly engineered components and custom industrial equipment for foundries and manufacturing operations. The company manufactures core making machines (Hot Box, Cold Box, Dual Station under the Redford-style brand), permanent mold casting systems (Low Pressure, Tilt Pour), trim presses, robotic grinding and sawing cells, ladle heaters, and custom equipment, complemented by spare parts and engineering, fabrication, machining, testing, and cupola consulting services.

Product overview

ATD Engineering & Machine is a custom industrial equipment manufacturer for the foundry industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of core making equipment (Hot Box, Cold Box, and Dual Station core machines under the Redford brand), permanent mold casting systems (Low Pressure machines, Trim Presses, Tilt Pour machines), and robotics/automation (Robotic Grinding, Robotic Sawing, and automated Finishing Cells). The company also provides custom equipment solutions, spare parts for core machines and mold lines, and full-service capabilities including engineering, fabrication, machining, onsite maintenance, testing services (A2LA accredited), and cupola consulting. All products are designed, built, and supported from their Au Gres, Michigan facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hot Box Core Machines ATD hot box core machines for foundry operations featuring proportional gas control systems for precise core box temperature control and utility cost savings. Designed for foundry production environments.
• Cold Box Core Machines Heavy-duty cold box core machines designed for both low-volume and high-production automotive applications, featuring automated scraper, tilt/eject, and wash options.
• Dual Station Core Machines Dual station core machines on a single control platform that can run individual or dual stations simultaneously with different cores, featuring PID loop heat control via PLC.
• Rebuild Core Machines Core machine rebuilding services including hydraulic/pneumatic valve replacement, electrical control system upgrades, mechanical component replacement, and added safety features for Redford, Shalco, Sutter, B&P, and Osborn machines.
• Low Pressure Casting Machines State-of-the-art low pressure permanent mold casting machines ranging from small to large capacity, featuring proportional air control fill systems with Allen Bradley controls and up to 136 cooling lines, including patented quiet fill technology.
• Trim Presses Heavy-duty trim presses ranging from 30 to 250 tons capacity, available with shuttle tables, automatic ejection, high-speed ram, and safety features for decades of use.
• Tilt Pour Machines Tilt-pour casting machines including 180 Degree TiltPour, Conventional TiltPour, and Reverse TiltPour configurations for controlled molten metal transfer from cup to mold.
• Cutting and Sawing Equipment Custom saw machines for high-production gate, riser, and sprue removal using carbide tipped circular saw blades with interchangeable hydraulic clamping fixtures.
• Robotic Grinding Robotic servomotor grinding with force control for automated casting finishing, featuring 17hp servo belt sander, 30hp snag grinder, and 180Kg Motoman robot with offline MotoSim programming capability.
• Robotic Sawing Robotic automated sawing solutions for complex casting de-gating, available in part-to-media and media-to-part configurations.
• Finishing Cells Fully automated casting/finishing cells integrating casting machines, quench tanks, trim presses, X-ray inspection, part stamping, degating saws, and NDT equipment from molten metal to final inspection.
• Ladle Heaters Custom-built ladle heaters including Modulated, Unmodulated, and Simple variants with flame safety, automatic temperature controls, and ramp/soak recipe control for refractory bake-out; modulated models can reduce gas and compressed air consumption by over 50%.
• Custom Equipment Custom industrial equipment solutions including coining presses, custom end of arm tooling, TIR inspection systems, and specialized manufacturing equipment built to customer specifications.
• Core Machine Spare Parts Redford-style core machine spare parts including magazine tubes, burner tips, bushings, springs, and other interchangeable components with faster delivery than OEM.
• Mold Line Spare Parts Mold line replacement parts including mold car wheels, pallet tops, axles, chain, foundry flasks, and liners for Hunter-style machines with advanced material technology.
• CT134 Contact Wheels 20x4 inch CT134 contact wheels available with custom rubber durometer or serration coatings, offered in partnership with Pushcorp.
• Used Equipment Occasional availability of used foundry equipment including trim presses and core blowers, posted as available.
• Engineering Services Complete engineering and design services using CATIA, NX/Unigraphics, AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, PLC/HMI programming (Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens), and robot simulation software (MotoSim, RoboGuide).
• Fabrication and Machining Services Contract fabrication and machining services including CNC machining (Okuma, G&L, Hurco), conventional machining, quality control equipment, welding, assembly, sandblasting, and painting for build-to-print projects.
• Onsite Maintenance and Installation Millwright and technician services for mechanical/electrical/hydraulic onsite maintenance, machine rebuilding, troubleshooting, repair, and PLC/HMI/robotic programming support at customer facilities.
• Testing Services A2LA accredited component durability testing including static/ultimate testing at 30 KIP capability and up to 4-axis multidirectional fatigue/durability testing at 20 KIP capability.
• Cupola Consulting Services Cupola process evaluation, optimization, computer simulation, charge system analysis, process instrumentation, ductile iron production consulting, refractory system design, and desulfurization services for foundries operating cupola melting equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Modulated ladle heaters can reduce gas and compressed air consumption by over 50% compared to simple drop pipe designs
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Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Loramendi: Spanish-based manufacturer of core making equipment (shell, hot box, cold box) and core shooters serving automotive and heavy machinery foundries globally. Directly competes with ATD's Redford-style core machine portfolio.
• Beardsley & Piper (B&P): US-based manufacturer of core making, molding, and sand reclamation equipment for foundries. ATD offers rebuild services for B&P machines, positioning them as direct competitors in core machine spare and rebuild markets.
• Hunter Automated Machinery: Manufacturer of matchplate, green sand, and flaskless molding lines for foundries. ATD explicitly supplies spare parts for Hunter-style mold lines, indicating direct technical comparability.
• Küttner (Küttner North America): German-based foundry equipment and cupola specialist with North American operations. Direct overlap with ATD's cupola consulting division; David Kasun previously worked at Küttner before joining ATD.
• Osborn (foundry equipment): Manufacturer of core making equipment, finishing tools, and brush-based surface treatment solutions for metalcasting. ATD rebuilds Osborn machines, indicating direct overlap in core machine aftermarket.
• Shalco Systems: Manufacturer of shell and hot box core making equipment for foundries worldwide. Directly comparable to ATD's Redford-style core machine offerings, including cold box and dual station configurations.
• Modern Equipment Company: US-based foundry equipment manufacturer specializing in cupolas, melting, and material handling for iron foundries. Direct peer in cupola process engineering and consulting where Kasun previously worked.
• Sutter (foundry equipment): Manufacturer of core making equipment and foundry automation solutions. ATD offers rebuild services for Sutter machines, placing them in direct competition in core machine service markets.

Broad incumbents

• Inductotherm Group: Largest global manufacturer of melting and heat processing equipment for metalcasting including induction furnaces. Broad incumbent in foundry melting with adjacent overlap to ATD's ladle heaters and cupola consulting.
• DISA (Norican Group): Norican's DISA brand is a global leader in foundry equipment including core making, molding, and shot blasting. Directly comparable as a broad incumbent supplying integrated foundry production lines to automotive and industrial castings customers.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

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Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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