Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Watry Industries has earned a reputation as one of the most advanced and experienced aluminum foundries in North America. For nearly seven decades, manufacturers across industries have trusted Watry for precision aluminum casting and fully integrated services that reduce complexity, improve quality, and eliminate production risks.
Comprehensive Aluminum Castings Testing
In-House Leak Testing, X-Ray Inspection, and Quality Validation from Watry Industries
As part of its commitment to delivering world-class quality, Watry offers a comprehensive suite of Testing services, with a focus on Leak Testing and advanced inspection methods. By combining testing with permanent mold, semi-permanent mold, traditional tilt pour, and reverse tilt pour casting processes, Watry ensures every part meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Integrated Testing allows customers to validate their parts without leaving the foundry, saving valuable time and reducing the risks associated with outsourcing. From helium leak detection to X-ray inspection, Watry’s Testing capabilities give customers the confidence that every casting is built to perform under real-world conditions.
Leak Testing Capabilities
Watry Industries employs multiple leak detection and inspection methods to ensure the integrity of every casting. Each approach is carefully selected based on the application, material, and customer requirements.
Helium Leak Testing
The most precise method available, helium leak testing detects the smallest leaks that could compromise safety or performance. Using helium as a tracer gas, this technique is ideal for applications in automotive, HVAC, marine, and industrial systems where even micro-leaks can cause failures.
Air Under Water Testing
A fast and straightforward method, air under water testing identifies leaks through visible bubble detection. This technique provides immediate feedback, making it effective for certain high-volume production environments.
Pressure Decay Testing
Pressure decay testing measures pressure changes over time to detect leaks at a high level of accuracy. It is a cost-effective solution for production environments that require reliable detection of micro-leaks without slowing throughput.
X-Ray Testing
Watry also employs X-ray testing to inspect the internal structure of aluminum castings. This non-destructive method detects porosity, voids, or hidden flaws that are invisible during external inspection. X-ray testing ensures structural integrity and reliability for safety-critical components.
Together, these methods provide comprehensive leak detection and quality validation, ensuring that Watry’s castings meet the stringent requirements of industries such as automotive, HVAC, marine, and agriculture.
Advantages of Our Testing Services
Watry’s Testing capabilities are designed to ensure customers receive parts that meet the most demanding quality requirements. By integrating testing directly within the foundry, Watry delivers significant advantages:
- Single-Source Partner
With casting, machining, finishing, and testing performed in one facility, customers avoid the risks and inefficiencies of managing multiple vendors. - Reduced Lead Times
In-house testing shortens turnaround time, providing real-time feedback between machining and quality inspection. - Cost Efficiency
Eliminating the need for third-party testing reduces transportation, handling, and logistics costs. - Consistent Quality Assurance
Advanced testing systems detect flaws before parts ever leave the facility, ensuring consistency, reliability, and compliance.
For OEMs and manufacturers, these benefits translate directly into validated performance, improved reliability, and fewer defects reaching the final assembly line.
Why Choose Watry Industries?
Since its founding by Nic J. Watry in 1957, Watry Industries has grown into one of the most automated and high-tech aluminum foundries in the United States. Today, the company operates a 271,800 square foot facility with room for future expansion, reflecting its long-term commitment to innovation and customer success.
Watry’s mission is simple:
- Reduce production costs
- Reduce transportation costs
- Shorten lead times
- Reduce inventory
- Eliminate headaches for customers
By offering aluminum casting, CNC machining, finishing, and Testing services all in one location, Watry eliminates complexity and delivers a streamlined, single-source solution. Customers worldwide rely on Watry’s efficiency-driven model for quality castings and assemblies that meet the strictest industry requirements.
Get Started with Watry Industries
If your next project requires Testing services to validate the performance and quality of aluminum castings, Watry Industries has the expertise, equipment, and processes to deliver.
Phone: (920) 458-5131
Website: www.watry.com
Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Submit an RFQ today or speak directly with a Watry Testing expert to learn how our helium leak testing, pressure decay testing, X-ray testing, and integrated quality assurance services can improve the reliability of your supply chain.
Watry Industries is more than an aluminum foundry—we are your single-source partner for casting, machining, and testing solutions.