Globally, there are approximately 12,000 foundries that produce non-ferrous metals. Many of them already rely on the technology of Optical Emission Spectrometry (OES) to ensure the quality of their final products. This technology allows for continuous monitoring of the chemical alloy throughout the entire melting process, providing reliable quality control. Understand potential problems, identify the…

The field of materials analysis has been rapidly changing in recent years. The continued development and application of technologies like optical emission spectroscopy (OES), X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is making it easier for companies across a whole range of industries. Whether it’s for quality assurance/quality control processes (QA/QC), material sorting,…

They offer a broad range of services: product development, creating molds and dies, casting production, finishing with CNC controlled turning and milling centres and sub-assembling. Aside from melt monitoring on the foundry floor, Krause uses the FOUNDRY-MASTER Smart in end-to-end production monitoring: from goods receiving – especially when raw materials are delivered without test reports – to shipping…

The ability to form metal or plastic components layer by layer means that complex shapes with tight tolerances can be easily produced rather than using a subtractive method where material is removed from a larger part like carving an item from a block. Another benefit of additive manufacturing is that it’s easy and cheap to make a prototype. You don’t have to create specific tools or set up a costly…

The previously launched OE750 of the OE series makes high-performance metals analysis finally accessible to all sizes of metals producers. Designed to help foundries, fabricators and manufacturing plants meet ever more demanding specifications, the new OE720 now joins Hitachi High-Tech’s new OE series. The OE720 boasts the same high-performance as the OE750 but offers an attractive price advantage to…

Since its first demonstration in the 1930s, metal injection moulding (MIM) has become an important metal processing technique. In the MIM process, small metal moulds are formed from a metal powder and fused together. In this way, highly complex shapes can be produced with almost no waste, reducing costs and waste. The final components are almost 100% dense, have higher strength than die casting, better…

No problem – we’re offering the webinar on-demand so you can watch it in your own time at your convenience and free of charge. The webinar is aimed at anyone working in a foundry looking to improve their melting process control knowledge who wants to gain practical tips they can implement to make a difference to their operations. It is presented by Hitachi’s OES Product Manager, Wilhelm Sanders. During the…

Hitachi’s Live Webinar ‘Best practice for the control of the melting process in foundries’ has been so popular that they’ve released two new times, 2 July at 8AM-9AM CET and 7 July 3PM-4PM CET to meet the number of registrations they are receiving. The webinar is aimed at anyone working in a foundry looking to improve their melting process control knowledge who wants to gain practical tips they can…

Common sources of error in foundries related to elemental analysis are sampling and sample analysis. The analysis of the carbon content is essential as well, but difficult, especially in the production of cast iron. Join Hitachi High-Tech's Product Manager, Wilhelm Sanders, as he explains in a live webinar the best practice for achieving the control of the melting process and how to improve your results. By…

Due to their focus on specialist applications, Otto Junker need to control all elements within the melt to very low limits. They had used several methods for process control, including a wavelength dispersive XRF and four combustion analyzers. With a worldwide reputation for quality and a program of new grade development to support, the company needed reliable, easy to use equipment that would meet their…