Midwest Metal Products Partners with Minnesota SE Tech College

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At Midwest Metal Products, we believe in investing in the future of manufacturing by providing real-world training opportunities for the next generation of artisans. That’s why we recently partnered with Minnesota Southeast Technical College’s welding program on a manufacturing project aimed at enhancing students’ hands-on experience. Over the course of two weeks, 10 students from […]

Sustainable Innovation: MMP’s Solar Powered Success

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Midwest Metal Products has distinguished itself within the metal casting industry through innovative technologies and a commitment to sustainability. Among the notable achievements, MMP is recognized as the first commercial foundry in North America fully powered by solar energy, including its energy-intensive melting operations. Since its establishment in the 1950s, the MMP site has undergone […]

Midwest Metal Products at The Steel Founders Society of America Technical and Operating Conference 2024

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  The Steel Founders Society of America (SFSA) hosted its much-anticipated Technical and Operating Conference from December 11-14, 2024, in downtown Chicago. Supported by steel foundry members that make up the Society, the T&O Conference is one of the premier steel casting events in the world. This annual event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and […]

2024 “10 Days of Giving” Drive

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  In 2024, the 36th annual “10 Days of Giving” drive in Winona, led by Merchants Bank, continued its tradition of supporting the food shelf at Winona Volunteer Services. This year’s effort contributed to the impressive milestone of over 4 million pounds of food collected to date. Midwest Metal Products proudly raised $2,990.97, surpassing our […]

About the MMP Culture

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  At Midwest Metal Products there is no simple answer to the question “What do we do?” From a business standpoint, we’re a foundry that produces castings. While this is accurate, it only scratches the surface of what MMP is all about. We offer much more than raw castings; we collaborate closely with our suppliers […]

3 Things to Consider When Choosing a Metal Casting Foundry

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To help you succeed with any type of metal casting project, it’s important to select a metal casting foundry with the capabilities you need. The ideal foundry produces high-quality, cost-effective components with fast turnarounds. Read on to learn how to choose the best foundry based on its location, expertise, resources, and capabilities. What Is a […]

Top Three Metal Materials Used in Casting: Full Guide

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From structural components and aerospace parts to consumer goods and decorative items, versatile metal casting processes create complex shapes from molten metal through high-volume production. As casting is compatible with a broad spectrum of material options, you can select the one that best fits your product requirements, part design, application, and budget. Learn more about […]

Guide to Metallurgy

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The science of metallurgy is essential to developing metal and metal alloy materials used across industries. Metal parts and components are found in machines, vehicles, heavy equipment, household products, structures, and more. Midwest Metal Products is a foundry that relies on metallurgical science to cast metal components that are durable and high-quality for a long […]

Advantages Of Metal Casting vs. Welding

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Custom metal casting involves pouring molten metal into a mold to produce a solid metal component. Permanent molds are typically cast from steel or iron and can be used many times to make replicable copies. Temporary molds, however, are best for single-use casting and can be made of sand, foam, plaster investment, ceramic shell, or […]