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In the production of modern and complex aluminum structural parts for the automotive industry, vacuum support systems for die casting units have come into common use over the past two [...]

The article focuses on a survey of foundry and diecasting managers that give a representative view of individuals working in metalcasting operations across all sizes. It mentions that of 5.45 percent of respondents are employed by operations comprising more than 250 people, while 21.13 percent represent operations with 100 to 249 employees. It states that the confident portion of the respondents are more than a little bit optimistic about the scale of the improvement in shipment volume.

The development of high-quality iron castings begins with melting processes and techniques. You control how it is melted, giving you the final call in determining its quality. Everything depends on [...]

ATEK Metal Technologies, a permanent-mold foundry in New Hampton, IA, reported it is expanding its casting, heat treating, and finished machining capabilities, 'to keep up with growing demand.' ATEK Metal [...]

Our electric utility rates are making us uncomM Mpetitive,' according to the v.p. of Engineering A M at a large ferrous foundry, explaining the reason for his call. 'Could you [...]

The new stainless steel investment casting plant built by Yamaha Marine Precision Propeller (YPPI) facility in Greenfield, IN, has reached its full production capacity, the company reported, fulfilling a two-year [...]

It is not only in highly developed countries where the requirements of casting products at competitive prices are combined with the requirement of highest product quality. This trend is mainly [...]

Leda Werk, a foundry in Leer, Germany, that manufactures cast-iron stoves, fireplace inserts, and similar products, recently completed a thorough modernization, the centerpiece of which is the world's first installation [...]

Metalcasting has been developing for thousands of years, and from that perspective 20 years is merely a flash, but the past two decades have been different than everything preceding them: [...]

A career in metalcasting can be very rewarding, with recognition for technical accomplishments, personal and social bonds that are lasting, and even financial enrichment, in some instances. Young men and [...]

Tech firms like Google, Apple and Samsung have raised curiosity lately by purchasing patents for hundreds of millions of dollars, and securing settlements in patent-infringement lawsuits for billions of dollars. [...]

Melting sets the pace for every foundry: producing molten metal on schedule, on budget, and in the requisite volumes at required metallurgical qualities is the starting point for successful metalcasting. [...]

The ferrous foundry group assembled over the past two years by private-equity group Oakland Standard Co. has a new name: The Lawton Standard Co. The portfolio --known until recently as [...]

Ductile-iron pipe producer AB&I Foundry will cease moldmaking in Oakland, CA, in 2022, and shift those processes to another McWane Inc. holding, Tyler Pipe in Tyler, TX. 'The company will [...]

Minnesota-based Ermak Foundry and Machining has acquired Patriot Foundry & Castings in Franklin, NH, a specialty producer of nonferrous sand castings; and RDS Dock Hardware, also in Franklin, NH, which [...]

Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry reported it has purchased the assets of Wabash Castings Inc., Wabash, IN, in a private transaction. The green-sand foundry is seen as 'a perfect complement to our [...]

With 12 months remaining until the enforcement date, a large majority of foundries appear to have made no progress toward compliance--but there is a workable strategy. Sand casting foundries face [...]

To improve corrosion resistance in automotive applications, a zinc coating is applied to steel sheet. While effective for its intended purpose, the zinc coating leads to problems when zinc coated [...]

The automotive industry is working to prolong its recent growth and redirect its future, a multi-directional strategy that requires vehicle manufacturers to continue revamping and retooling for current needs, simultaneously [...]

The ExOne Co. has established a North American network of pattern shops and foundries producing sand molds and cores using its X1 series binder-jet 3D printers. More than 40 printers [...]

Private-equity group Oakland Standard Co. purchased Midwest Manufacturing & Logistics, Minster, OH, from Nidec Minster Corp., a metal forming and machine tool builder that has operated as the in-house iron [...]

Molding Machines, Automatic Adolf's Pattern Shop Inc & Foundry Supply, Portland, OR BMM Industries, 16755 Dixie Highway, Davisburg, MI 48350, 248-328-0040, FAX: 248-328-0043, sales@ bmmindustries.com, www.bmmindustries.com DISA Industries Inc, 80 [...]

There are similarities in every story of every man and woman who devotes their energies, their career, their life to metalcasting. The casting process fascinates them. They have mentors and [...]

The process of planning, redesigning, or updating metalcasting operations centers on three critical issues: safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency. As an engineering and contracting company specializing in designing and [...]

The 6-axis IRB1300 industrial robot is now available in IP67, Foundry Plus 2, and cleanroom ISO 4 versions. This will expand its use in tough environments with high levels of [...]

A STM International has issued a new standard to cover personal protection practices for workers who routinely handle molten metal in foundries. ASTM's occupational health and safety committee developed the [...]

The article focuses on business outlooks of metalcasting industry conditions and forecasting economic developments for foundries and diecasters demands a more concentrated look at their activities in 2020. It mentions Purchasing Manager's Index is straddling the divide between expansion and contraction while U.S. manufacturing continued to grow. It also mentions survey examines metalcasters' capital-spending plans.

The article offers brief profile of several companies which are part of Casting Industry Suppliers Association (CISA). Topics discussed include American Colloid Co. provide foundries with a comprehensive solutions package of premium products, Asbury Graphite Mills Inc. has mines in Mexico and also imports from many other global sources and General Kinematics specializes in vibratory and rotary solutions for processing of materials in the foundry.

Molding Machines, Cope & Drag Adolf's Pattern Shop Inc & Foundry Supply, 425 NE 80th Ave, Portland, OR 97213, 503-253-0602, FAX: 503-253-5952, ricardo@foundrysupply.com, www.foundrysupply.com BMM Industries, 16755 Dixie Highway, Davisburg, [...]

Strategy as a Process In applying the tools for growth strategy reviewed earlier in this series, it's clear that significant work is required to develop good growth strategy. However, once [...]

The science of making molds and cores has advanced considerably in the past decade, and the efforts to improve metal quality are constant. But, what can be done to improve [...]

The Foundry Solutions & Design (FS&D) organization is a leading independent international consulting and engineering company providing recommendations for customized, high performance manufacturing systems for every foundry application. The company [...]

Northrop Grumman's Space Park foundry in Redondo Beach, California, is a surprising semiconductor foundry that produces reliable integrated circuits (ICs) for critical applications such as space and electronic-warfare systems. The foundry focuses on developing "golden" chips that can withstand the harsh conditions of outer space for over a decade, with operating frequencies extending into the mmWave range. It produces large-capacity 4-inch wafers and performs in-house testing to ensure high performance levels over extended operating lifetimes. The foundry also creates ICs and wafers with increased density to support trends in military systems for reduced size, weight, and power. [Extracted from the article]

In the previous articles of this series we addressed the tough competitive environment of the U.S. foundry sector. We've also set the stage for discussing growth strategy using the concepts [...]

METALCASTERS' EXCITEMENT is building for another assembly of new ideas and insights to foundry and diecasting process technology. Don't wait: Learn about the latest concepts, capabilities, and functionalities in this [...]

As I write this message our state has entered Phase 5 of its regulations for containing the spread of the Coronavirus, meaning have relaxed mask mandates and increased capacity limits [...]

Sinto America, Inc. is the North American holding company of Roberts Sinto Corporation, Roberts Sinto de Mexico, National Peening, Technical Metal Finishing, Frohn North America and 3D Ceram Sinto Inc, [...]

125th Anniversary This year, the Hill and Griffith Company celebrates its 125th anniversary. Quality was the top priority when John Hill and T.L. Griffith founded the Hill and Griffith Company [...]

HA-International offers North American foundries the most comprehensive range of custom products supported in several market segments: Resins Systems for bonding sand, Resin Coated Sands (RCS) for the shell process, [...]

For more than sixty years, General Kinematics (GK) has maintained a reputation for innovative designs, engineered to excel in the most demanding foundry environments. With the largest selection of vibratory [...]

With over 70 years' experience with designing and building custom foundry equipment, Carrier Vibrating Equipment is known for their unique capabilities in the metal casting industry. Our reliable and state-of-the-art [...]

Over its 93-year history, American Colloid Company (ACC), owned by Minerals Technologies, has become the leading provider of green sand molding materials for the industry. Our high-quality green sand bonds [...]

In a complex but discrete segment of engineering and research (as metalcasting is) technological progress often depends on collaboration, and coordination. It's one explanation for the increasing importance of after-sale [...]

The U.S. Department of Justice has cleared Brazilian foundry group Tupy S.A. to proceed with a scaled-down acquisition of Teksid SpA iron foundries from its parent company, automaker Stellantis NV, [...]

CaneKast, a Minnesota holding company, acquired Superior Aluminum Castings, Independence, MO, in a private transaction, the third aluminum foundry it has acquired in 2021. 'Four years ago, we started acquiring [...]

Victaulic, a producer of ductile iron castings for its own brand of mechanical pipe and flow-control products, staged an event to mark the reopening of its Lawrenceville, PA, ductile iron [...]

Foundry overall is a slow-growth market. Generally, the industry is very competitive, leading to low profitability and financial instability for many foundries. Nonetheless, long-term sustained and profitable growth is achieved [...]

Foundry is a tough business. Surviving, let alone achieving, long-term growth, is challenging. The goal of this series is to provide some perspective and tools that foundries may use to [...]

Manufacturing castings for its fluid product lines on a global scale means that Victaulic has many decisions to make, and many quality objectives to reach. So, when it sought to [...]

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