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The thin, structureless layers of UltraPlas allow both nanoscale surface structures, e.g., for the nanoimprint process, and mirror-gloss surfaces to be perfectly reproduced.

Molds/Cores

Could Cold Plasma Change HPDC?

Sept. 5, 2024

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.

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Design Software Optimizes Investment Casting Patterns

Sept. 4, 2024

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

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Higher-Performance Water Glycol Formulations

Aug. 20, 2024

Casting pattern preparation at Magellan Aerospace, Renfrew, Ontario.

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Magellan Renewed to Supply Pratt & Whitney

Aug. 15, 2024

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Cost-Effective Cleaning for Foundries

July 29, 2024

Molds/Cores

Digitalization for Molding Sand Prep

July 25, 2024

New Products

Pellet-Extrusion Printer for Prototypes

June 20, 2024

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Investment Caster Rebrands

June 18, 2024

Molds/Cores

Quiz: Define Your Terms! Molds & Cores

Oct. 17, 2023

The FM&T Quiz is a way to test your knowledge of the metalcasting industry, and see how your understanding compares with the facts.

Metalcasting is a profession, of course, but it’s also something of a culture – an in-group with its own jargon. This quiz covers the terminology associated with moldmaking. How well do you understand the language?