Engineering and materials consultants for the Cast Metals Industry

Principal Consultant - Dr David Ford MBE CEng FIM

About DAF Associates

We provide a confidential professional service for the Investment Casting Industry and related alloy and ceramic manufacturing industries. Specialist expertise is also offered for high temperature and superalloy metallurgy, DS and single crystal technology. Typical of the services provided are: Professional advice and assistance for foundry manufacturing problems, defect analysis, method engineering, material and processing issues. Advice to Investment foundries on industry best practice where appropriate. Provision of a facilitation service for process improvement initiatives. To provide specialist training in material and foundry practice. Support for research and development into improved processes and materials, including University and RTO liaison. To act as an intermediary in the event of a technical dispute. Current clients are in the USA, Canada, Europe and the UK.

Contacting DAF Associates

Further details of the professional services and fees can be obtained from the principal consultant, Dr David Ford: Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1934 830 255 E-mail: d.ford AT daf-associates.co.uk