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Geraedts Foundry: A Look Back at an Eventful Year 2024

Innovation and Change to Strengthen Market Position

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As 2024 draws to a close, B.Eng. Mike Geraedts reflects on the significant developments within his foundry over the past year. "It was a year full of innovations and changes that have further strengthened our position as a leading foundry and ensured the production of complex and high-quality castings," he proudly shares. Below is an overview of the key initiatives undertaken:

Melting Operations Optimization

  • Leadership Renewal: With a restructured management team, we have significantly improved the control and efficiency of our two induction furnaces.
  • Digitization of Measurement Technology: By introducing digital measurement and analysis tools, we now log temperature and analysis data with precision, enabling more accurate control of our casting processes.

Laboratory Modernization

  • New Materials Laboratory: Our fully modernized lab allows for in-depth structural studies and continuous improvement of material properties. Additionally, we are researching innovative alloys to set new benchmarks in casting technology.

Engineering and Simulation

  • New Engineering Department: Supporting both production and our customers, this department optimizes molds and processes. With tools such as SpaceClaim CAD and Magmasoft casting simulation, we guide our partners through the development of new projects and products.

Technical Service and Maintenance

  • Professionalization of Technical Services: Collaborating with a specialized foreman, we have streamlined and enhanced the efficiency of maintenance work on our machines.

Production Environment Improvement

  • Optimization of Casting Areas and Beds: To improve air quality, an additional wall was installed between two production halls. New casting beds minimize dust generation and enhance the degassing of molds, contributing to better process quality.

Looking Ahead to 2025

Specific projects and optimizations are already planned for the coming year. The goal remains clear: to continuously improve processes for top quality and customer satisfaction, while providing an optimal working environment for our employees.


About Geraedts Foundry

Geraedts Foundry is a family-owned company founded in 1935 by Jean Geraedts in the Netherlands, near the German border. The company specializes in hand-molded cast products made from gray and ductile iron in various grades.

All castings are manually crafted by skilled employees, allowing Geraedts to produce a wide range of cast products. They manufacture both small and large castings (1 to 16,000 kg) and offer single-piece or series production.

Geraedts' services go beyond casting. The company also offers machining of products and consulting for the design of new cast products.

 

Source: www.geraedtsijzergieterij.nl

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