The automotive industry has been undergoing a substantial transformation for several years, characterised in particular by diversification in the powertrain. This is accompanied by an ever-increasing demand for weight reduction, which has led to a significant increase in the use of aluminium castings in car body construction. This rapid development is resulting in increasingly complex and larger structural…

The 3D printing machine manufacturer voxeljet and Hüttenes-Albertus, a specialist in foundry chemistry, have been working together for many years to develop efficient and reliable solutions for additive manufacturing . By precisely aligning the binder system with the printing process of voxeljet's machines, customers now benefit from additional advantages, such as an exclusive extended warranty for the…

Together with our partner Neuhof Giesserei- und Fördertechnik, the HA product management team for refractory coatings set out to develop a pragmatic, space-saving and cost-effective solution. The CCU ( C ompact C oating U nit) resulting from this partnership has been adapted focussing on essential parts. For example, the use of diaphragm pumps was dispensed with and instead a solution was developed for…

Together with our partner Neuhof Giesserei- und Fördertechnik, the HA product management team for refractory coatings set out to develop a pragmatic, space-saving and cost-effective solution. The CCU ( C ompact C oating U nit) resulting from this partnership has been adapted focussing on essential parts. For example, the use of diaphragm pumps was dispensed with and instead a solution was developed for…

The Management of Gargi HA, Gargi Family and other team members of Gargi HA were busy welcoming the delegates and discussing about their products / technologies and exchanging thoughts and information. The exhibit stands showcased various Cores & Castings from several key customers. Mr. Vinod Kapur, Mr. Gaurav Kapur, Mr. Varun Kapur and GARGI HA team were making special efforts to welcome Foundrymen…

Various application methods can be used when processing refractory coatings. Medium sized cores and moulds produced in hand mould sectors are often coated by using flow-coating units. During this process, the pre adjusted coating suspension is pumped and flood onto the respective sand moulds, and following draining off the excess coating, leaves an evenly distributed, protective refractory layer. It has…

With initiatives such as the opening of a skin or eye health centre, Gargi HA has been supporting the people at the Khopoli site for several years. In addition to the company's social commitment, regular sustainability initiatives are also on the agenda, such as joint tree planting activities. The latest project of Gargi HA together with the Lions Club Chembur concerns the installation of a water filtration…

Excerpt from the article writen by Thomas Pfeiffer Strongly increased raw material prices due to extreme demand, among other things, as well as supply bottlenecks worldwide are currently posing immense challenges to companies and suppliers in the foundry industry and will probably continue to do so. There is no light at the end of the tunnel in sight. As in 2020, 2021 was significantly impacted by the…

The foundry industry is facing major challenges due to the transformation of the automotive industry, rising energy and raw material costs, and general supply shortages that are also affecting other industrial sectors. Its greatest asset, the 10th International Technical Foundry Forum found, is also the key to remaining efficient and competitive: Innovative strength. Andrew Turner, Secretary General of the…

Hüttenes-Albertus has come up with something special to make the range of its own product portfolio virtually experienceable for customers and interested visitors. Have a look at https://www.solutions-inside-ha-group.com/ A digitally augmented micro-world let the users slip into the role of the discoverer and guides them through HA's product world in a playful and intuitive way, while at the same time…