About Us

Casting defects in the form of shrink porosity or hydrogen porosity is a major problem for not only the aluminum foundry that produces the castings but also for their customers who purchase the parts. Unfortunately, with many foundries closing or moving off-shore, the technical base required to provide aluminum casting support to the U.S. aluminum foundry industry has been decimated making it difficult for Aluminum Foundries to find much needed technical support. Brad Hohenstein, founder of Porosity Solutions, recognized the void that needed to be filled (Pun intended).

With 30 years of experience in the field, Brad recently retired from his position of Technical Director of a foundry group which supply’s high strength precision castings to the automotive industry. In his role with the company, Brad headed the Metallurgical and Engineering Operations of 3 foundry locations. However, after retirement he just couldn’t completely step away from the industry. Utilizing his network of “retired” foundry experts, all sharing the same love of the business, Brad created the Porosity Solutions group to provide aluminum casting consulting and  and melt quality solutions to the U.S. foundry industry and its customers. While melt quality and hydrogen porosity control are areas of expertise, this highly capable team has the knowledge and experience to analyze and provide solutions to most Aluminum Casting Defects.

Be sure to check out Porosity Solutions 2-day Aluminum Casting and Metallurgy course. This course provides critical knowledge to anyone producing or purchasing aluminum castings.

Sign-up for our free Aluminum Foundry Handbook of Casting Defects.  Porosity Solutions provides our casting defect handbook free of charge to all U.S. aluminum foundries. International foundries may purchase the handbook for a small charge.