Don’t be a passenger - drive development 03 Nov 16 With the recent boom in the automotive sector ‘fuelling’ an upturn for many foundries supplying this vital sector for the metal casting industry, Foundry Trade Journal editor Lynn Postle...
Better energy values, fewer charging operations 03 Nov 16 The first furnace from new company ZPF GmbH has proven its worth at Metallwerk Friedrich Deutsch where the foundry also operates one of the first ZPF furnaces built in 1993. Economical,...
UK government urged to turn ‘stick’ of ineffective green taxes into ‘carrot’ in Energy Policy Review 03 Nov 16 The UK government should move away from green taxes which penalise businesses and instead use tax incentives to reduce carbon according to a major new report published by EEF, the...
Olivine sand and the FENOTEC binder process for the production of manganese steel castings at Metso Steel Foundry 03 Nov 16 Olivine sand is an ideal mineral for the production of manganese steel castings. It is however difficult to use successfully in a foundry environment for many well-known reasons. This article by Bob...
A Molten Mission Impossible 03 Nov 16 A leading UK foundry has improved casting capability by over 30 per cent by significantly upgrading its melting facility without any loss of production. Such was the complexity of the project that it...
Shining brighter than ever 03 Nov 16 With 78,000 visitors from more than 120 countries the GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST 2015 shows in Düsseldorf in June were on a similar level in terms of attendance to that of previous...
Diecasters shown how to save up to 85% off whole life running costs 03 Nov 16 Diecasters were told how to save up to 85 per cent off the whole life running costs of diecast machinery when they attended a talk by Ultraseal International at a two-day colloquium in Germany in...
CLP changes and new COMAH regulations 03 Nov 16 A new system for classifying and labelling chemicals came into force this spring, which sees some substances coming under COMAH for the first time. Neil Howe, senior legal author with online health...
Aluminium low-pressure wheel production - end to end solutions 03 Nov 16 Authors: Roger Kendrick, Foseco Europe; Giorgio Muneratti, Vesuvius Italy; Martin Freyn, Vesuvius Slavia; Philippe Kientzler, Foseco International; Gustavo Martinez, Foseco Mexico and Eiyu Tei,...
US foundry halves production lead-time 03 Nov 16 A US foundry has reduced its production lead times by 50 per cent by instigating a paperless process management system. Stainless Foundry & Engineering Inc is based in Milwaukee and employs 260...
Growth – Innovation – Prosperity 03 Nov 16 Synchro ERP Ltd - the leading global provider of specific software systems to the metal casting industry celebrates its 40th anniversary. Barbara Nolan Collins, who has helped build the company into...
A recipe for success 03 Nov 16 A multi million pound investment in production facilities including a new sophisticated sand conditioning plant will improve casting quality and help satisfy a growing export demand to Europe and...
Health & Safety Executive to Focus on WORKPLACE HEALTH in 2015 03 Nov 16 The HSE has announced that its pro-active inspection programme for 2015/16 will have workplace health as its primary focus. Recent campaigns concentrating on safety, along with the legionella...
Adapting to survive in a global environment 03 Nov 16 The European foundry industry accounts for 15 per cent of the world’s casting production, second only to China on 43 per cent(1). With its deep rooted tradition for quality components and...
Brake disc production – is optimisation possible? 03 Nov 16 Michael Colditz, DISA, Germany; Seong-Heon Kang; Heung-Soo Kim, South Korea; Per Larsen, DISA, Denmark For copies of the figures and tables referred to in this text please view the full printed...
On the verge of being the most competitive casting suppliers in the world 03 Nov 16 The clear issues, which the Indian foundry industry must tackle, are skills development, government policies and environmental concerns, says the president of the Institute of Indian Foundrymen Vikas...
Resource optimisation and energy efficiency 03 Nov 16 GIFA – the 13th International Foundry Trade Fair will be presenting innovative solutions for the foundry industry from 16th to 21st June 2015. visit the Foundry Trade Journal stand at GIFA -...
Matching technology to sustain a future 03 Nov 16 One dilemma for a foundry supply company is how to meet customer expectations whilst developing equipment and solutions that can stretch boundaries and open up new options for potential clients. For...
Radio frequency identification (RFID) in the foundry industry 03 Nov 16 By employing radio frequency identification, a foundry has optimised the composition of the melting material: the transport containers for pig iron and steel scrap are outfitted with transponders,...
Success for lightweight engine block 03 Nov 16 The flagship Component of the Year Award at the Cast Metals Industry Dinner in the UK went to Grainger & Worrall Ltd for the company’s engine block development for the Ford US pickup truck,...
Investing in the latest induction melting technology doesn’t have to break the bank 03 Nov 16 A Hungarian foundry with aspirations to upgrade its melting capabilities has realised this ambition thanks to some clever engineering from induction melting specialists Inductotherm Europe Ltd TM...
Getting to the source of the matter 03 Nov 16 With what he calls a generation shift in the international foundry industry, Thomas Bloch of DISA Industries A/S has the challenge of developing business solutions to satisfy the current and future...
International Foundry Forum - absorbing new methods, processes and information 03 Nov 16 Over 250 participants, including premier decision makers from global foundries and end-user sectors, took part in this year’s International Foundry Forum - a premier event for disseminating...
Shedding Light on Foundries 03 Nov 16 A European company has manufactured the world’s first LED lamp specifically designed for the harsh conditions in foundries. Foundry Trade Journal’s Lynn Postle met with Bostjan Bedene,...
Driving Global Automotive Demand - FESA Workshop 03 Nov 16 Foundry Workshop attracts top quality presentations A collapse in new car registrations suggests up to 30 per cent excess installed car manufacturing capacity in the EU, claimed Prof Peter Cooke...
New Diecasting Facility Provides End To End Solution 03 Nov 16 The first new purpose-built die casting foundry in the UK for more than a decade is being constructed to satisfy international demand and a proposed 100 per cent increase in UK business in the next...
Growing Demand Sets Positive Tone for European Investment Casting Federation International Congress 03 Nov 16 The lake at Lugano in Switzerland provided a beautiful backdrop for the 28th EICF International Congress held during June and this, combined with a full programme of presentations, attracted well...
Flying High – The Sky’s the Limit for Single Crystal Technology 03 Nov 16 Using single crystal technology, a world-leading turbine blade producer will continue to ensure its components are favoured by global aerospace manufacturers thanks to many years of investment and...
Proven Technology Lowering the Customer''s Cost Per Part 03 Nov 16 To be a successful and conscientious ‘complete foundry supplier’ you need ability, proven technology, continued development, innovation, vision and determination – qualities which...
Reasons for Blockages in Ceramic Foam Filters in Iron and Steel Casting – Part 1 03 Nov 16 Stephan Giebing and Andreas Baier, Foseco Germany The excellent filtration efficiency and turbulence reduction properties of ceramic foam filters are generally accepted. However, filter blockages...
Energy: Part of the Problem, or Part of the Solution? 03 Nov 16 Mike Hogg, managing director, DONG Energy Sales After several years of economic gloom, it is heartening to see positive indicators starting to emerge throughout the Eurozone. In the UK, the...
Turnkey production cells for Machining Aluminium Castings 03 Nov 16 Whitehouse configures more machining centres for JVM Castings to meet increased demand from Jaguar Land Rover. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is enjoying an unprecedented upturn in sales since Tata...
