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Sand 3D Printing Production Strategy

Sand 3D Printing Production Strategy at Decco Castings

See how Decco Castings eliminated tooling delays and accelerated aerospace part production with binder jet 3D printing.

In this exclusive case study, discover how Decco Castings — a trusted supplier to leading aerospace companies — adopted a sand 3D printing production strategy to reduce lead times, simplify labor, and stay competitive in a high-demand market.

By partnering with Hoosier Pattern and leveraging ExOne binder jetting systems, Decco bypassed traditional tooling and slashed casting lead times from months to weeks. This digital-first approach allowed them to respond faster to customer demands, simplify complex workflows, and reduce labor-intensive core assembly — all while maintaining aerospace-grade quality.

What started as a prototyping shortcut has become a competitive production strategy. From quoting to casting, Decco’s team now relies on 3D printed sand molds and cores to iterate faster, meet tighter deadlines, and win more high-value contracts. The success story shows how digital manufacturing isn’t just for the future — it’s driving productivity today.

"These days, you’re talking 26 to 36 weeks for someone to build a tool – with sand 3D printing, we get the job finished and into production by then.” 

Chris Moakes, Managing Director, Decco Castings

Learn how sand 3D printing became a production advantage — not just a prototyping tool —  for Decco Castings.