An aftermarket auto parts venture is adopting SinterCast process control technology for compacted graphite iron (CGI) production. ACE MFG LLC is an offshoot of ACE Inc., a performance engineering and automotive parts business that is starting the foundry operation in Wixom, MI, to cast prototypes. Casting CGI cylinder blocks is the new foundry’s first objective. “ACE manufacturing was started to bring to market some high-performance engine blocks and cylinder heads for the Gen III Hemi market.