We are unique in the industry because we’re not just sourcing experts—we are manufacturing experts. Charlie Lawton, president of Compass & Anvil has over 20 years of hands–on forging experience as the owner and on-site manager of Vulcan Forge, a hammer and press shop with it own die-making capabilities, renowned for making hand tools and other intricate closed-die forgings. Vulcan Forge forged over five hundred different types of parts, from under one pound to over twenty-five pounds in various materials including carbon, alloy, and stainless steels, bronze, and aluminum. Today, we work with some of the country’s most respected sources for high-quality. closed-die, open die, and upset forgings.
Why Clients Choose Compass-Anvil:
In forging, the client and the manufacturer are rarely--if ever—in the same room, so communicating clearly is always a challenge. Compass & Anvil excels at using visual communication to make sure the message is always on-target.
“A yoke we were having manufactured was out of spec. When Compass-Anvil took over the job, they emailed the plant engineer a CAD drawing to clear up some confusion over the location of the center point. Drawings and prototypes are incredibly important when you’re working with a producer of forgings or other parts. That kind of communication is critical when the client and the manufacturer are thousands of miles apart.” – Buyer, A Domestic Auto Aftermarket Manufacturer
Our Primary Service:
Compass & Anvil specializes in sourcing forgings, castings, stampings, machined parts, and plastics.
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| Aluminum Forging |
Aluminum Ring and Forged Flange |
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| Brass Forging |
Long Steel Yoke |
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| Stainless Steel Casting |
Stainless Steel Polished Stamping |
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| Steel Forging with Punched Holes |
Threaded Steel Spike Forging |
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| Titanium Machined Part |
Zinc Plated Forged and Machined Pin |
We source parts made from
- Steel
- Titanium
- Aluminum
- Bronze
- Stainless
Our Value-Added Services:
Conceptual Design:
A picture is worth a thousand words, and Compass & Anvil’s design service helps our clients watch their ideas come to life. During brainstorming calls or on-site meetings, our engineers design as the ideas fly, using state-of-the-art CAD/CAM software to create 3-D surface models.
Prototyping:
With a concept drawing in-hand, Compass & Anvil is able to deliver a plastic prototype within days. Compass & Anvil can provide prototyping and design services whether or not you work with us to get the part produced.
“We do a lot of our prototyping work with Compass & Anvil. They’re great to work with – very creative, extremely knowledgeable, and really expert in using CAD tools to help us through the conception and design process. Their expertise saves us a lot of money, and a lot of time.” [A Domestic Forge Shop]
Call 408-205-1319 Pacific Time or email us info@compass-anvil.com today for a no obligation quote |
