This morning was a busy morning as HPI welcomed TWO new machining centers to add to the list of equiptment we have in our facility: Mazak Veriaxis 730-5X ii * 5 axis machining center Travel: 28″x33″x22″ *Large work area for a 5 axis machining center Pallet changer *for light production and multiple…
December 7-9 the 30th annual Performance Racing Industry show took place in the heart of downtown Indianapolis at the Indiana Convention Center. Attendees at this show discover the latest in machining and automotive technology as more than 100 manufacturers and over 1100 companies total showcase their latest developments in auto racing technology. Ryan Seddelmeyer, Alyssa…
In November of 1997, Hoosier Pattern consisted of 3 employees in a 4600 sq. foot area with 4 machines: 1 vertical CNC machine, 1 manual bridg port, 1 manual lathe and 1 welder. Over the last 20 years Hoosier Pattern has gained recognition as one of the region’s premier pattern shops as well as a…
As of July, Hoosier officially has a new Journeyman Patternmaker to add to our already impressive list of skilled employees. Phillip Bauman completed his 10,000 work hours and classes at Ivy Tech Community College over the past 5 years and received his Journeyman Certificate from the Indiana Department of Labor last week. Phillip Bauman…
In the metal casting industry, two basic pieces are needed: a mold of some sort and a foundry to pour the mold. A traditional pattern shop supplies the pattern while a foundry packs sand around the pattern to make the mold. From there, the mold is poured resulting in a casted part. Hoosier Pattern fits…
Today, we started saying “See you later” to one of HPI’s best, Dwight Haines as he starts a new journey: RETIREMENT! Dwight is a Journeyman Patternmaker and acquired his certificate for “Machinist- Tool Maker” August 24, 1973. He worked in Van Wert for awhile and then moved to Fort Wayne Foundry/Cole Pattern. Dwight happened…
Next week, AFS 121st Metalcasting Congress kicks off in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Hoosier Pattern will be showcasing on the sold out exhibit hall floor. The AFS Metalcasting Congress is the industry’s largest conference and trade show that brings together suppliers, foundries, and casting customers alike. The conference brings endless opportunities for networking, promoting, and educating…
Thursday March 23rd, Bellmont students from Jason Egly’s various trades classes came to HPI to gain insight on the character traits of a desirable employee. The students were also able to take a tour of Hoosier Pattern’s facilities and learn about what our team does. The discussion was led by HPI’s Jim Geimer, Phillip Bauman,…
Kyle Rittmeyer is not a stranger to HPI. Kyle’s dad, Dave Rittmeyer will be celebrating his 18th year with HPI in April, making Kyle a part of the HPI family basically since birth. Kyle is the newest (and now youngest!) team member and is not a stranger to the trade. As you will read below,…
2016 is winding down and at HPI we are looking back at everything we accomplished this past year. The end of the year is a time to reflect on how we have evolved over the past 12 months. Between trade shows, expanding our facility, and launching a new 3D printing service, and everything in…
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