From strategies for managing human resources and technology, to policy positions and long-range forecasting, the insights of experts offer tools for enhancing every foundry operation.
How a custom-designed hydraulic system added to the second generation design of a B&P Matchblomatic machine helped a Pennsylvania foundry produce up to 180 molds per hour.
In this overview, the permanent mold process to cast ductile iron is examined in its various aspects, including process automation, heat treatment, gating system design, production of large castings, and more. This is the second of three parts.
ACP Manufacturing had safety and efficiency concerns about charging recycled sprues and runners at their ductile iron foundry. They discovered crushing material before charging yielded savings in power costs, a safer working environment, and a...
The importance of brick and refractory materials in iron and steel foundry operations has never been more pronounced. Brick and refractory materials are used in many areas of a foundry. Without them, a foundry could not operate. This final of two...
In this overview, the permanent mold process to cast ductile iron is examined in its various aspects, including mold design and cooling, mold coatings, process automation, and more. This is the first of two parts.
The importance of brick and refractory materials in iron and steel foundry operations has never been more pronounced. Brick and refractory materials are used in many areas of a foundry. Without them, a foundry could not operate. This first of two...
The use of dry vibratable refractories in channel furnace inductors and in coreless induction furnaces for melting and holding zinc- and aluminum-based alloys is increasing. The advantages of dry vibratables over castables and wet rams include...
In certain applications, small leaks can cause big problems for users of cast components. Castings, by their nature, contain porosity, which chemical impregnation processes can eliminate.
GIFA, the largest international expo for metalcasting and diecasting technologies, is held every four years in Duesseldorf, Germany. While attendance for the just-completed staging June 15-20 was down slightly from the advance expectations, the...
