Simple controls for alkaline phenolic reclaimed sand 09 Apr 25 Alkaline phenolic ester cured sand binders are widely used across the globe for the manufacture of ferrous and non-ferrous sand castings. Sand from knocked out moulds is predominantly reclaimed by...
Celebrating ninety years of excellence in surface preparation 09 Apr 25 Winoa Ibérica has marked its ninetieth anniversary, celebrating nearly a century of innovation and leadership in the steel abrasives industry. From its origins as Talleres Fabio Murga SA in...
Pioneering innovation in induction melting technology 25 Feb 25 For over seventy years, Inductotherm Corp has been a global leader in revolutionising various industries. Renowned for designing and manufacturing advanced induction equipment, Inductotherm...
UK foundry innovates to seek a revolution in greensand re-use 25 Feb 25 As part of their company vision and commitment to a sustainable future, Eurac Poole (a member of the MAT Foundry Group) investigated how they could become a more environmentally friendly foundry....
Technology for greater circularity in metals and mining industries 25 Feb 25 ABB has been selected by GreenIron, an innovative Swedish company working in the mining and metals industries with its patented materials reduction technology, to provide automation and control...
Ultimate melting flexibility for non-ferrous metals 09 Jan 25 One aim of any foundry is to be able to meet the requirements of their customer easily and efficiently. Yet, the reality of traditional induction furnace designs often limits material selection to...
Best options for match-funded energy grants 09 Jan 25 With costs on the increase and a volatile energy market, it is vital businesses look at ways to save money. In sectors with high energy consumption, like foundries, reducing emissions can be a great...
Hand in hand – a clean solution for workwear and PPE re-use 09 Jan 25 A meeting of minds at a trade association gathering was the impetus behind a collaborative effort from two small companies to drive the future development of recycling for PPE workwear, thanks to...
YIZUMI-HPM: Expanding Facility for North American Growth 09 Dec 24 On 10th October 2024, YIZUMI-HPM held a grand ceremony for the new facility expansion at its Ohio factory, as well as an open house event. This move comes after the opening of YIZUMI's...
Transforming foundries through sustainable additive manufacturing 14 Oct 24 As a key part of global manufacturing, the foundry industry is under increasing pressure to improve its sustainability, as it faces traditionally high energy consumption and significant material...
Forty years of dedication to the industry 14 Oct 24 This year marks the fortieth anniversary of Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery Ltd, a milestone that was celebrated in July with colleagues and associates from around the world. Having been formed in...
Sea-change in aerospace/defence certification process 14 Oct 24 The International Aerospace Quality Group’s (IAQG’s) certification process for aerospace and defence organisations under the AS9100 series has undergone significant changes. Although...
Grede implements Monitizer in giant foundry IIoT project 14 Oct 24 Foundry giant Grede has begun a significant digitalisation effort across its nine North American foundries and chose Norican Group’s Monitizer® | DISCOVER IIoT solution for the...
YIZUMI Expands into Mexico to Accelerate Global Growth 06 Sep 24 On 15th August 2024 YIZUMI Precision Machinery (Mexico) Co Ltd (YIZUMI Mexico) hosted an open house to celebrate its official opening. This is another important milestone for YIZUMI’s global...
Nozzle technologies for iron and steel foundries 04 Sep 24 This article by Rudi Bittniok, Foseco, offers an overview of nozzle technologies for iron autopour and steel bottom pour applications. Looking at steel foundries in particular, lip pouring by...
The benefits of hybrid mould and core production with 3D sand printing 04 Sep 24 Hybrid production combines traditional sand mould making with 3D printing of complex sand cores and can give casting businesses competitive advantages. Learn how foundries are using this modern...
‘Do more with digital’ campaign launched to accelerate digitalisation across process industries 04 Sep 24 Global technology leader ABB has launched Do More With Digital, a global campaign highlighting the opportunities for the process industries to realise their full potential through digital...
Automated pouring takes on the challenge 04 Sep 24 There’s nothing simple about pouring molten metal into a mould, and the multiple variables associated with the&nbs...
YIZUMI LEAP9000 Delivered, Boosting New Energy Vehicle Development 12 Jun 24 On April 26, 2024, the LEAP9000 ultra large die casting machine was officially delivered from YIZUMI China Wusha No.3 Factory. This marks another significant milestone for YIZUMI in ultra large die...
How to enable the transition from fossil to renewable carbon in the chemical and material sector 05 Jun 24 In a comprehensive member survey, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) collected ideas and opinions on what is needed to enable the transition from fossil to renewable carbon in Europe. The RCI says...
New software automatically identifies vulnerable production assets 05 Jun 24 Production facilities are increasingly the targets of cyberattacks. Industrial companies are therefore required to identify and close potential...
Aluminised Clothing – when should it be worn? 05 Jun 24 Aluminised clothing is a form of personal protective equipment (PPE) that is designed to protect the wearer from two common types of risk which occur in the foundry and castings industry: molten...
Innovation arm launched to accelerate metal surface R&D 05 Jun 24 BEP Surface Technologies, a leading metal surface specialist, has launched an innovation arm, BEP Solutions, to accelerate international R&D partnerships to solve global challenges. Leveraging...
Advancements in iron filtration – emerging trends and cost effective solutions 28 Apr 24 In the ever evolving field of filtration for iron casting, groundbreaking technologies are making significant strides, with additive manufacturing, commonly referred to as 3D printing, at the...
Another ‘tool in the box’ for induction melting expert 28 Apr 24 According to one definition, induction is “the process of making something happen,” to have control of it. Developing induction technologies that perform in an effective and energy...
Seamless pouring integration cuts headcount, boosts productivity and improves quality 28 Apr 24 German foundry Ortrander cut its pattern change time by more than half, reduced staffing on the line by thirty per cent and cut scrap by about twenty per cent after implemented a digitally...
Zircon free refractory coatings for iron and steel casting 28 Apr 24 Zircon based refractory coatings are widely used in foundries around the world. However, the use of zircon is problematic due to it being a naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM). Prices for...
Advancing quality control - expert solutions for thirty second sample verification 28 Apr 24 In the fast paced world of quality control in foundries, ensuring quality and getting quick results is vital. However, the process of verifying samples can often be a challenging and time consuming...
Accelerated change on the cards for intensive energy users in 2024 28 Apr 24 From government plans to unlock access to grid connections to updates on support for major energy users, the focus on driving efficiency and supporting decarbonisation is set to continue in 2024. In...
LEAP – Diecasting Technology 13 Mar 24 World class diecasting technology solutions from YIZUMI. The future looks bright Aluminum and magnesium alloys offer considerable design benefits. With their advantageous weight-to-strength...
Development centre in sustainable casting for increased competitiveness for the Swedish manufacturing industry 06 Mar 24 Through a letter of intent between RISE and Volvo Cars, the Volvo Group and Scania, work has commenced on the planning of a national centre for sustainable casting for new sustainable materials,...
Clean steel castings at ultralow pouring temperatures for high performance applications using the innovative ROTOCLENE process 06 Mar 24 This article describes a new technique for improving the quality of steel melts in the ladle prior to pouring. The process involves a rotary treatment process that stirs the metal in the ladle whilst...
