Foundries of Muskegon

Foundries of Muskegon

This exhibit covers foundry businesses in Muskegon dating back to pre-1900. You can see a few of the many tools used in a small foundry including, drag & cope, sand mold, match plate, final product after being removed from the sand and some patterns. In addition to gray iron castings, aluminum, steel, brass, and metal alloys are used. Large companies today include CWC-Textron, Eagle Alloy, Eagle Precision Parts, and Port City Group.