Hydraulics Aluminum Castings

Advantages of Our Hydraulic Aluminum Castings

Watry Industries designs and produces aluminum castings that deliver exceptional strength, dimensional precision, and leak resistance for high-pressure hydraulic applications. Every casting is machined to exact tolerances and validated through rigorous inspection to ensure long-term reliability.

Key Advantages

• High-Precision Machining Integration
  Every hydraulic casting is machined in-house using advanced CNC equipment capable of maintaining tight tolerances and consistent surface finishes critical for sealing and performance.
  
• Single-Source Manufacturing
  Casting, machining, finishing, and testing are performed entirely within one facility—eliminating vendor variability and ensuring complete process control.
  
• Pressure Integrity and Strength
  Watry’s hydraulic components are engineered to withstand the extreme internal pressures found in pumps, manifolds, and valve systems without distortion or leakage.
  
• Dimensional Accuracy & Repeatability
  Robotic loading, advanced fixturing, and closed-loop feedback systems guarantee each casting maintains uniform geometry and surface precision.
  
• Reduced Lead Times
  Integration of casting and CNC machining streamlines production flow, minimizes handoffs, and ensures faster time-to-market.
  
• Corrosion-Resistant, Lightweight Alloys
  Watry’s high-strength aluminum alloys match or exceed the performance of heavier metals while providing natural corrosion protection.
  

For hydraulic OEMs, these advantages translate into longer-lasting, leak-free, high-pressure systems that deliver consistent performance in the most demanding conditions.

Typical Applications & Capabilities

Watry Industries produces a wide range of Hydraulic Aluminum Castings engineered for strength, precision, and sealing integrity.

Common Hydraulics Components Include:

• Pump and motor housings
• Valve bodies and manifolds
• End caps and covers
• Fittings, flanges, and adaptors
• Filter housings and reservoirs
• Hydraulic cylinder components
• Structural brackets and supports
  

Watry’s engineering team collaborates with hydraulic manufacturers to optimize part geometry and ensure proper fluid channeling, dimensional stability, and minimal porosity. Every casting is designed for precision machining compatibility, ensuring critical sealing surfaces and threads meet exact specifications.

Integrated Casting, CNC Machining & Finishing

For the hydraulic industry, machining is where performance is proven. Watry’s fully integrated CNC machining operation ensures every casting achieves the dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and fit required for leak-free hydraulic systems.

Advanced CNC Machining Capabilities Include:

• (8) DMG Mori NH6300 high-speed horizontal machining centers
• (7) DMG Mori NHX6300 high-speed horizontal machining centers
• (7) OKK 800 high-speed horizontal machining centers
• (5) 400mm–500mm horizontal machining centers
• (1) CNC turning center
• (14) High-speed vertical machining centers
• 6-axis robotic loading of multiple machining centers

Watry’s high-speed horizontal and vertical machining centers are equipped with automated tool changers, custom fixturing, and in-process gauging. This allows for sub-thousandth precision, enabling hydraulic manifolds, valve bodies, and pump housings to maintain critical tolerances that guarantee sealing integrity under pressure.

Because machining and casting teams work side by side, feedback between processes is immediate – reducing setup time, improving repeatability, and ensuring each part meets exact functional requirements before moving to finishing.

Finishing & Coatings for Hydraulic Systems

Watry complements precision machining with advanced finishing and coating options designed to enhance corrosion protection, wear resistance, and cleanliness.

• Anodizing and Chromate Conversion – Strengthen surface hardness and improve corrosion protection in fluid environments.
  
• Powder Coating and E-Coat – Durable finishes designed to withstand exposure to oil, pressure, and vibration.
  
• Polishing and Blasting – Achieve smooth, defect-free surfaces to improve sealing and hydraulic efficiency.

Testing & Quality Assurance for Hydraulics Components

Hydraulic systems demand absolute reliability. Watry validates every casting and machined surface through extensive inspection and testing to ensure pressure integrity and dimensional conformity.

Leak and Integrity Testing Methods

• Helium Leak Testing – Detects micro-leaks in precision-machined hydraulic components.
• Air Under Water Testing – Identifies visible leaks during submersion testing.
• Pressure Decay Testing – Measures pressure retention over time for sealing verification.
• X-Ray Testing – Confirms internal casting integrity and detects porosity that could compromise performance.
  

Each part must meet strict internal and customer-specific standards before approval—ensuring reliable operation under the continuous pressure cycles typical of hydraulic systems.