| | | | | | Hydro launched a five-year program of focused research to design nonferrous alloys that achieve better solidification, provide desired mechanical properties, and perform better in practical applications. |
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| | | | The global automotive and industrial parts manufacturer has purchased two forging plants in Germany, operations that produce gears and high-precision components for light trucks and commercial vehicles. |
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| | Sponsored | | Margins rarely collapse overnight. For many metalcasters, they slowly erode through scrap, rework, labor variance, and delayed cost visibility. When financial and shop floor data connect in real time, leaders can see true job costs and act before margins disappear. |
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| | For a crankshaft manufacturer, simulation makes it possible to quickly evaluate surface treatment, and consider different variables to achieve desired hardening results. |
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| | It’s easy to attribute casting defects to mold design, process parameters, or machine performance. In many cases, however, the root cause lies further upstream—in material selection, storage, melting practices, and handling. |
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| | Castings are rarely perfect, and the steps needed to improve them are among the most demanding in the process of delivering parts to customers. |
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| | | | High-resolution camera and digital monitor improve crosshair-based measurement, for sharper visualization, more reliable surface feature identification, and improved inspection consistency. |
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| | Flap discs and blending discs bring precision-shaped grain technology to a wider range of grinding applications, maximizing the cut rate and reducing the effort required by operators. |
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