Constellium Extrusions Děčín s.r.o. setzt auf höhere EnergieeffizienzHohe Energiewirkungsgrade kennzeichnen die modernen Mittelfrequenzschmelzanlagen: Beim Schmelzen von Aluminium werden ca. 65 % der zugeführten Energie in Nutzwärme umgesetzt. Zwar ein guter Wert, aber er bietet auch Spielraum für weitere Einsparungen.Der Hauptteil der Energieverluste wird dabei durch die Induktionsspule verursacht, sie liegen bezogen auf Aluminium bei 20 - 25 %.Wie bereits 2009 berichtet wurde (siehe OTTO...

BackgroundFor an induction melting furnace to operate safely, a powerful water cooling system must be in place to prevent overheating of the induction coil, the frequency converter and the capacitors. In this context, particular importance is attached to a low energy consumption of the cooling water pumps and fans of the air cooler or evaporative cooler as well as to the capability of recovering a large amount of heat from the cooling water.Thanks to numerous developments, induction furnace...

Küttner Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Savelli Technologies S.r.l. and Equipment Manufacturers International, Inc. (historical American company specialized also in molding technologies for Foundries) have signed a long-term partnership agreement to reinforce their presence in the North American Market (U.S.A., Canada and Mexico).The US factory of EMI (Cleveland, Ohio), in fact, will serve the Küttner Group and the new and modern molding technologies of SAVELLI TECH.Kuttner North America headquarters...

BackgroundFor an induction melting furnace to operate safely, a powerful water cooling system must be in place to prevent overheating of the induction coil, the frequency converter and the capacitors. In this context, particular importance is attached to a low energy consumption of the cooling water pumps and fans of the air cooler or evaporative cooler as well as to the capability of recovering a large amount of heat from the cooling water.Thanks to numerous developments, induction furnace...

The “Full Mold Casting” process, which was introduced in 1964, brought a big revolution to Kimura Foundry and the company has grown to be recognized as “KIMURA of Full Mold Casting” by the industrial production world. By specializing in the Full Mold Castings Process for over 50 years, Kimura has become capable as a supplier into a lot of new fields. Simultaneously, it has also developed manufacturing technologies based on Information Technology (IT), such as modeling by CAD/CAM, various...

As foundry machines specialist for the production of automotive structural, chassis and engine parts, the company Kurtz experiences high demand especially in ambitious markets as Mexico. From melting to X-rayed parts, Kurtz can supply the complete foundry. Highly efficient low pressure casting technology ensures maximum efficiency and great profits for its customers. Customers include OEM´s as well as TIER´s that are globally present and expect benchmark technology delivered around the world...

DISA, Wheelabrator, Italpresse Gauss, and StrikoWestofen are under the umbrella of the Norican Group. This is a clear acknowledgment for the foundry industry and the variety of materials and processes. How do you view the development in sand mould and light metal cast in the next 10 years?The automotive industry is the significant driver for key developments in sand moulding and light metal die casting. Within this industry, vehicle “light-weighting” is the dominant trend today to reduce CO2...

At REMET they understand that it is important to respect and look after the environment, which is why they have introduced products that are designed to help you to reduce your foundry’s impact on the environment. A good quality wax is a key component of the final casting and can reduce rework. This article we will look at some of the waxes that REMET offer to help achieve these process improvements and other green benefits. A modern foundry needs to consider the environmental impact of their...

Download the Event Flyer HERE  The international symposium for Lost Foam Casting from November 7th to 8th in Bremen is a worldwide important event for this technology, meanwhile especially expanding in Asia. Profi t from lectures and workshops with leading Lost Foam experts from Europe, China, Mexico and the USA. Learn more about the latest technological developments and application possibilities for Lost Foam. Find out about general conditions and quality requirements in diff erent sales...

Als High-Tech-Unternehmen entwickelt und produziert Ningbo Jianxin Huayi Aluminium Industry Co. Ltd. Gussteile für namhafte chinesische und internationale Automobilhersteller. Die Ningbo Jianxin Huayi Aluminium Industry Co. Ltd. ist eine Tochtergesellschaft der JIANXIN ZHAO´S Group  mit Sitz im ostchinesischen Ningbo und einer Produktionsfläche von aktuell rund 12.000 m2. Mit dem Entschluss, die Herstellung von Aluminiumgussteilen weiter auszubauen, wurde die Produktionsfläche auf 99.000 m²...

During the last three years, Küttner Savelli has supplied new sand Systems, composed of different size sand mixers, mixer coolers, polygonal screens and related Equipment, to RUSAL (Russia), ZM WSK (Poland), Pilenga Baldassarre Foundry (Italy), Brembo (Italy), and Hyundai Sungwoo (South Korea).In August 2019, it will also supply a new Sand Plant to ARIZZI Foundry and a new, exceptional Polygonal screen (500 tons per hour) to Fonderia di Torbole S.p.A., both located in Italy.Its German sister...

Huicheng Foundry Ltd, an aluminium foundry based in Jinan City, Shandong province, has ordered three large high-pressure die-casting machines from Italpresse Gauss, a Norican Technology, at this year’s GIFA.  All three purchases are firsts in the Chinese market. They are: the first TF4400 Italpresse Toggle Free die casting machine in China for a Chinese customer the first IPr3700 Italpresse die casting machine in China for a Chinese customer the first TF1850 Italpresse die casting machine ...

BackgroundFor an induction melting furnace to operate safely, a powerful water cooling system must be in place to prevent overheating of the induction coil, the frequency converter and the capacitors. In this context, particular importance is attached to a low energy consumption of the cooling water pumps and fans of the air cooler or evaporative cooler as well as to the capability of recovering a large amount of heat from the cooling water.Thanks to numerous developments, induction furnace...