Megacasting solution unveiled in Europe 10 Aug 23 Bühler presented its megacasting solution, the Carat 840, to customers and partners for the first time in Europe at the ‘Megacasting unveiled’ event in Austria in June. During the...
How coatings can improve economic, social and environmental sustainability at foundries 10 Aug 23 The benefits of water-based coatings have been known for quite some time, says Christoph Genzler of Foseco Nederland. As a result, their use has become common in the global foundry industry. However,...
Industries invest heavily in robotics – European Union sales increase 10 Aug 23 Industrial robots in Europe are on the rise: The European Union’s (EU) 27 member states installed almost 72,000 units in 2022 – up six per cent year-on-year, according to preliminary...
The amazing story of YIZUMI 04 Jul 23 With its most modern manufacturing facilities inaugurated by the end of 2022 and its state-of-the-art technology solutions to die cast ultra-large-structural body-in-white castings, YIZUMI has...
Efficiency and speed – a win/win for IGBT technology 04 Jul 23 Building an extensive business refurbishing and upgrading second-hand furnaces from 1999 through the noughties has introduced expertise and entrepreneurship at Meltech Ltd which saw them swiftly move...
Italian foundry reduces waste and increases production with VIBRA-DRUM® 04 Jul 23 Italian foundry group VDP has reported improved working conditions thanks to a dramatic reduction in silica dust and improved handling temperatures following the installation of a VIBRA-DRUM®...
Innovation in foundry technology and solutions at GIFA 2023 04 Jul 23 GIFA and the associated technical forum provided an ideal chance to experience the latest trends and innovations in foundry technology and solutions. Covering more than 900m2 in Hall 12, the Foseco...
Fast setting, high temperature resistant hot melt adhesives for core production 23 Apr 23 The Foundrytec system by Power Adhesives is the fast and cost-effective way to bond moulds and core components used in foundry core production, says the company. Designed to be used in sand cores,...
Real time solution for real time issues 23 Apr 23 Following on from the successful launch of Omega Connect, Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery Ltd is keen to remind the industry of the benefits of committing to the principles of a truly connected...
Advancing foundry digitalisation 23 Apr 23 Monitizer, part of Norican Group (DISA, Simpson Technologies, Wheelabrator, StrikoWestofen and ItalPresseGauss), and ABP Induction Systems have agreed to build links between their...
e-mobility: steel and aluminium in a smart material mix 23 Apr 23 Casting trends in the automotive industry will feature among the crucial focal themes of the world’s leading foundry trade fair GIFA held as part of the Bright World of Metals in...
Good morning sunshine 09 Mar 23 The sky’s the limit for the leading foundry equipment manufacturer with a significant investment in solar photovoltaic technology to help power them through the coming years. Having...
Energy efficiency considerations for aluminium and zinc crucibles 09 Mar 23 Nick Hodgkinson, IBD director – non-ferrous, Foseco International Ltd, presents a white paper for non-ferrous foundries Improving the energy efficiency of foundry operations reduces both...
Circular project gives foundry financial support 09 Mar 23 An optimisation project has increased the number of so-called ‘doughnut briquettes’ in BIRN’s melting of iron from 15 to 25 per cent. In addition to keeping material costs down, the...
Large castings reliably desanded using blasting technology 09 Mar 23 Well-founded expertise from more than 120 years of company existence and state-of-the-art manufacturing solutions: this combination makes the Stolle company a trustworthy and reliable partner for its...
Don’t let the guidelines manipulate your understanding of H&S responsibility 21 Dec 22 Whilst it is believed that CE marking shows that a product meets EU safety, health and environmental requirements, in the case of equipment that is part of a larger cell – set of equipment...
Great design flexibility and exciting innovative conept recognised as Best of British Casting 21 Dec 22 A new austempered ductile iron casting that is four times stronger in critical areas and lighter than the steel fabricated part it has replaced has picked up the Component of the Year Award at the...
Rotary melting flexibility 21 Dec 22 In response to demand for furnaces capable of melting more than one metal without contaminative carry over between different product batches, Monometer has demonstrated the effectiveness of rotary...
YIZUMI LEAP Technology for China ChangAn Automobile Group 21 Dec 22 ChangAn Automobile has chosen YIZUMI Ultra Large Machines for their manufacturing of ultra-large integrated structural casting components. After FAW, ChangAn is the second major automotive OEM in...
A global supplier champions its roots and commitment to the UK market 25 Oct 22 A combined approach for service and support and a real passion for the UK foundry industry are enabling Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery Ltd to champion its commitment to British foundries during an...
Ultra large diecasting machine 25 Oct 22 An important step for YIZUMI into the era of ultra large integrated structural diecastings Recently, YIZUMI signed up to a strategic co-operation agreement for the LEAP series 9000T ultra large...
Digitalisation of foundries – the path towards the future 25 Oct 22 Digitalisation has arrived in the foundry industry, writes Gerd Krause, Mediakonzept Düsseldorf. While still standing in the shadow of their sibling sector, the steel industry, foundries have...
Compressing compressed air installation times 25 Oct 22 Reducing the time needed to install compressed air systems will not only bring down installation costs, but also minimise disruption to sites, building work, and follow-on projects. Jack Braisher,...
Diecasting and low pressure diecasting machines 2021 world trade stagnation 25 Oct 22 In the course of 2021, world exports of diecasting and low pressure diecasting machines* stagnated at a low level, having slumped by over 25 per cent in the previous year due to the pandemic, reports...
Refining the process: MAT Dalian creates superb automotive castings 29 Aug 22 MAT Dalian Auto Parts Co Ltd is a state-of-the-art foundry and machine shop run by MAT Foundry Group. It was purpose-built in 2012 on a 37,000m2 site in the city of Dalian, in Liaoning...
Better pouring for better castings 29 Aug 22 With a global footprint for engineering, manufacturing, service and sales and with more than 36,500 installations worldwide, including more than 4,000 in Europe, Inductotherm is in a unique position...
ANKIROS with TURKCAST is ready for the highly anticipated gathering of the metallurgy business world 29 Aug 22 ANKIROS is one of the leading international trade fairs in the metallurgy industry, and will be held in Istanbul, Turkey on 6-8th October 2022. Speaking about the much-anticipated event, Ibrahim...
Advanced non-contact temperature measurement in foundries for process control and quality assurance 29 Aug 22 The temperature of liquid metal at the point of casting can significantly affect the quality of a cast part, determining its mechanical properties and the presence of defects such as cavities....
Nantong WEG: High efficiency, high standards, and high requirements/ specialised in electric motor industry 23 Jun 22 By introducing intelligent diecasting units, WEG (Jiangsu) Electrical Equipment Co Ltd in Nantong, China, has comprehensively improved the automation level of the company’s existing diecasting...
Latest data collection and control technology to reduce cost and carbon footprint 23 Jun 22 With energy being an increasingly large input cost to foundries and as the industry moves towards net zero, efficient use of energy by implementing best practices through benchmarking has never been...
Buhler adds Volvo Cars to its megacasting customers 23 Jun 22 The Swedish premium car brand Volvo Cars has purchased two Carat 840 diecasting cells for its factory in Torslanda, Sweden. The Carat 840, along with Carat 920, Bühler’s largest diecasting...
How are suppliers strategically dealing with their raw material sourcing dependence on China? 19 Apr 22 Global sourcing in an era of ‘perfect storms’ – Thomas Pfeiffer, vice president global sourcing HA Group Raw material prices have been rising sharply for several reasons,...
