Molds/Cores

Highlights

Bühler AG
This Carat 610 megacasting machine was built recently at Bühler’s Holland, MI, plant.
Molds/Cores

Bühler Shows First US-Built Megacaster

Oct. 1, 2024
To be supplied to a North American automaker, the Carat 610 HPDC machine has a locking force of 61,000 kN.
3D Systems
3D Systems’ QuickCast Air (at left) is an advanced tool for designing 3D-printed polymer patterns (right) for investment casting, to maximize material removal from the interior of casting patterns. This enables reduced material consumption, lower pattern costs, faster build times, cleaner burnout processes, and improved draining efficiency.
New Products

Design Software Optimizes Investment Casting Patterns

Sept. 4, 2024
The QuickCast Air function offers more geometric options for 3D-printed polymer patterns, lowers investment casting tooling costs, maximizes material removal, and contributes ...
3D Systems
Astech engineering manager Bob Helwer holds a pattern printed on the company’s EXT Titan Pellet 3D printer.
Molds/Cores

Additive is Transformative for Astech

Sept. 3, 2024
An iron and steel foundry adopted 3D printing to bring pattern production in-house, handing it a competitive advantage with tooling, accuracy, speed of production, and turnaround...
Surat Toprasertying
Aluminum engine block cross section.
Purchasing and MRO

Higher-Performance Water Glycol Formulations

Aug. 20, 2024
For decades water-glycol formulations have been the hydraulic fluid of choice for metalcasting, driving efficiency, supporting cost management, and enhancing safety. New developments...
Magellan Aerospace
Casting pattern preparation at Magellan Aerospace, Renfrew, Ontario.
Issues and Ideas

Magellan Renewed to Supply Pratt & Whitney

Aug. 15, 2024
The aerospace component manufacturer will continue providing complex castings for several aircraft engine programs under long-term arrangements.

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Issues and Ideas

FM&T's 2025 Business Outlook Survey

Sept. 27, 2024
Contribute your knowledge and insights on the progress and direction of the metalcasting industry.
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry
Issues and Ideas

Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Buys ATEK

May 14, 2024
The Iowa operation is the fourth acquisition in three years for WAF, as it builds a regional network for “high-quality aluminum castings.”
Ryobi Die Casting
Molds/Cores

Ryobi Starts HPDC Expansion

May 9, 2024
The group’s Mexican aluminum diecasting plant will add five new, large high-pressure diecasting machines in expectation of future demand from EV programs.
GF Casting Solutions
Melt/Pour

GF to Build $184M HPDC Plant

May 7, 2024
A new, high-pressure diecasting operation will start up in 2027 in Augusta, GA, to supply structural aluminum components to automakers.
Messe Dusseldorf
Industry Events

FM&T's 2024 Guide to Exhibitors

April 19, 2024
Foundry and diecasting professionals gather to inquire, discuss, engage, and explore new developments.