Case Study: Tyler Union cuts lead times and costs with ExOne VX4000 3D sand printing

Tyler Union cuts lead times by months with ExOne VX4000

Tyler Union, a leading manufacturer in the waterworks industry for over 100 years, sought to enhance production flexibility and reduce lead times for its ductile iron fittings. The challenge was particularly evident for prototype development and low-volume custom orders, where traditional casting methods involved prohibitively high tooling costs and long waits. To address this, the company turned to ExOne and its VX4000 3D printing system.

By implementing ExOne's binder jetting technology, Tyler Union streamlined its process, printing large-format sand molds and cores directly from CAD data. This solution eliminated expensive tooling and significantly reduced labor and turnaround times. The results were transformative: the company cut months off delivery times, made numerous projects substantially more cost-effective, and opened new business opportunities for custom, low-volume orders.

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