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...
Sector Starts New Year Optimistically 03 Nov 16 The EUROGUSS exhibition, held in Nüremburg (Germany) in January, showed growth in three areas, say the organisers. There was an increase of trade visitors to 11,187 (2012: 8,415), there were a...
Apprentices Benefit From Collaborative Approach 03 Nov 16 Collaboration has been the key for employers and apprentices on the Diploma in Casting being delivered by the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers in conjunction with a local college. The Diploma is...
Lift off for furan moulding plant 03 Nov 16 With an annual capacity of 20,000 tonnes and a manpower requirement of just ten workers, the latest moulding plant at one of Italy’s principal foundries provides a master-class in how to manage...
Adding glamour to the foundry industry – Bollywood style 03 Nov 16 Today India is the third largest producer of castings in the world with approximately 5,000 facilities spread across the country and a production of around 9.5 million tons per year. Here Dr Pravin...
A Genuine Bargain or More Than You Bargained For? 03 Nov 16 The old adage, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true is relevant in all aspects of life. Let’s face it in times of austerity we’re all seeking a bargain. But...
We Have An App For That! 03 Nov 16 Imagine the scene - workers standing on the foundry floor manually writing by hand in their worst penmanship production and scrap composed of part numbers, quantities, process steps, and scrap...
Global solutions for Indian Foundries 03 Nov 16 In spite of the recent worldwide economic crisis, the Indian foundry market is continuously growing and the Italian foundry equipment supplier IMF confirms its market leadership. In the last few...
Environmental advantages of Water-Free Die Lubricants 03 Nov 16 The increasing use of a new generation of oil-based die release agents offers a number of advantages – both environmental and economical - over the traditionally used water-based die...
Industrial Robots – An Energy Saving Device 03 Nov 16 A market-leading industrial robot manufacturer has unveiled a new training facility in the UK and is wowing customers with its concept for the light-weight future of robotics. Here we look at the...
A Call for Standardisation in Testing at EICF Event 03 Nov 16 The EICF welcomed international delegates to its latest technical workshop for foundry engineers entitled ‘Process Materials for Tomorrow’s Challenges’ held in Bordeaux in...
New Cell Helps Widen the Applications of High Pressure Diecasting 03 Nov 16 The benefits of aluminium high pressure diecasting for high volume production, particularly for the automotive industry, are widely appreciated. However, there are very few foundries which focus on...
Making the Most of Currency Transfers 03 Nov 16 It is no secret that metal prices have been falling throughout 2013 as the ‘mining investment boom’, largely driven by China, abates. Whilst this has helped to reduce the cost of raw...
An Ideal Solution to a Big Supply Problem 03 Nov 16 RSM Castings of Northampton (UK) is one of Europe’s leading shell moulding foundries, with production being more than one million castings a year for the automotive, hydraulic and engineering...
