Material Spotlight: Aluminium Alloys & Their Properties — A Guide for Aluminium Casting Applications

Aluminium casting remains one of the most widely used manufacturing processes thanks to aluminium’s excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and versatility. But not all aluminium alloys behave the same — and choosing the right one can significantly impact performance, durability, machining time and final cost. In this material spotlight, we explore the most commonly used […]

Supply Chain Resilience for UK Foundries: Navigating Post-Brexit and Global Disruptions

In recent years, every UK foundry — from small specialists to high-volume aluminium casting facilities — has faced unprecedented supply chain disruption. Brexit, global shipping instability, material shortages, and volatile energy costs have created new challenges in maintaining reliable production and on-time delivery. At DAC Industries, supply chain resilience has become a strategic priority. This […]