>  Binder Matches Phenolic Urethane Performance, Reduces HAPs, VOCs 

New binder offers latent reactivity characteristics comparable to conventional phenolic urethanes, but with significantly reduced odor and hazardous emissions.

>  Preventing Gas Defects and Cutting Resin Cost 

Gas defects can be eliminated by negating the effects of gas emitted by burnt resin.

>  Considerations for Reclaiming Chemically Bonded Sand  by Jack Palmer

While the initial investment may seem onerous, justification is usually fast enough to meet even the most aggressive ROI requirements.

>  Finding the Balance in Phenolic Urethane No-Bake Operations 

The lesson is the same for all binders, aggregates, and refractory coatings. Determine which material lowers the cost of your finished casting, not just the material cost.

>  Quality Coremaking Forms a Strong Partnership 

Two family-owned businesses continue to grow despite market's challenges

>  For Every Casting Application, a Customized Ceramic Core Solution 

Integrating coremaking and casting processes relies on collaboration and an open exchange of information

>  Labor, Capacity, and Cost Issues Define Competitive Coremaking 

Fewer machines, less operator involvement, greater flexibility, consistent productivity, and repeatable quality

>  New Coating, Additive Concepts for Defect- and Residue-Free Castings  by Christian Koch, Carlos Luft, Friedhelm Meyer, Reinhard Stötzel

Foundries can produce flawless and residue-free castings with fewer side effects.

>  Improved, High-Performance, Rare Earth-Free Inoculants  by Lenny Basaj, Marc King, R.L. (Rod) Naro, David C. Williams

New alloy reduces shrinkage; improves inoculation, nodule counts, and shapes; and enhances mechanical properties;

>  Increasing Production by Applying Multiple Pouring Strategies  by William Pflug

Foundries around the world have adopted new pouring technologies, producing castings with a great degree of accuracy, repeatability and reliability.

>  Lightweight Ceramic Tools Thrive on Contact with Molten Metal  by David T. Whincup

Modern ceramics have an inherent ability to withstand high temperatures

>  Software as a Service Empowers Metalcasters to Do More with Less 

Acquiring new software is an opportunity to take a close look at how you function

>  A Business System That Enhances Efficiencies 

Foundries will benefit from a business system that will measure productivity, maintain on-time shipments, and managing profit margins

>  Automated Mold and Core Inspection 

Vision system uses “shadow modulation” techniques to detect defects

>  Clean Up Your Foundry, and Make More Money 

Innovations in sand casting separation and cleaning save foundries hundreds of thousands of dollars per year

>  From "Nice to Have" via “Necessary Evil” to "Indispensible Business Tool"  by Christof Heisser

There are simulation tools suitable for every foundry to participate in the transformation of the industry

>  Capital Ideas  by Robert Brooks

Good ideas are the foundation of good enterprises, and good societies

>  Multi-LED, Broad-Beam UV-A Lamp 

Lightweight, high-intensity device for NDT inspection

>  Programming for Robots Tending Diecasting Machines 

New software tool improves casting removal