ENGINEERING THAT MAKES YOU SAY WOW! Willman Industries' one piece front hitch support for a John Deere tractor raises the bar for OEM-foundry collaboration.

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Title:	ENGINEERING THAT MAKES YOU SAY WOW! Willman Industries' one piece front hitch support for a John Deere tractor raises the bar for OEM-foundry collaboration.
Authors:	STELTON-HOLTMEIER, JENEL
Source:	Modern Casting. May2026, Vol. 116 Issue 5, p18-22. 5p.
Subjects:	Engineering design, Casting (Manufacturing process), Award winners, Fault tolerance (Engineering), Original equipment manufacturers, Deere & Co., John Deere tractors, Business partnerships
Abstract:	The article explains why a front hitch support casting made by Willman Industries for John Deere won Casting of the Year, emphasizing its hidden complexity and the deep collaboration between the companies. Topics include seven core engineering design, dimensional accuracy of a large component; and transparent original equipment manufacturer and foundry partnerships.
Database:	Engineering Source

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Abstract:	The article explains why a front hitch support casting made by Willman Industries for John Deere won Casting of the Year, emphasizing its hidden complexity and the deep collaboration between the companies. Topics include seven core engineering design, dimensional accuracy of a large component; and transparent original equipment manufacturer and foundry partnerships.
ISSN:	00267562