The lecture series opened with Stefan Kneer and Denis Hopp from Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk, who presented on “Megacasting – Component Development in Transition.” Kneer discussed the evolution of megacasting technology and the increasing interest from European OEMs. Hopp delved into mechanical property changes in wall thicknesses over 6 mm and long flow paths, using a battery frame as an example from a…

Whether the mobility and energy transition, sustainability, health or safety is involved – global megatrends have a profound effect on industrial production. They’re also impacting demands placed on burr-free components, as well as cleanliness and surface finishing quality. As the only international trade fair for deburring technologies and precision surface finishing, DeburringEXPO presents corresponding…

Meggatech presents a line of injectors for pressure casting at FENAF 2009, as per a recent partnership signed with Zitai, a traditional manufacturer of injector machines from Taiwan. The Zitai Injectors are equipped with a cold chamber for 100 to 1750 t. They are made with advanced technology especially with regard to the electronic and hydraulic parts, are robust and guarantee excellent operational…

At its core, Melt-iQ seamlessly connects technical and commercial data, creating a solid foundation for informed decision-making directly in the melting shop – whether the goal is to cut costs, optimize materials, or reduce CO₂ emissions. What Melt-iQ offers to foundries: Cost-optimized charge calculation based on target analyses, melting losses, and alloy specifications Comprehensive documentation and…

2014 has ushered in a major increase in the new and rebuilt induction furnace sales for Meltech Ltd with around one system being despatched every three to four weeks. The introduction of brand new UK designed and built Inverter power supplies and tilting furnace bodies has provided a welcome increase in sales, adding substantially to the second hand rebuilt furnace market to which Meltech is already…

Since the installation of the very first 550kW , 1,000Hz Pulsar induction furnace system at Newby foundries in Wednesbury back in August 2011, Meltech Ltd has been awarded a further two orders comprising of another identical system at the same facility and an additional smaller machine at its Steel foundry division based in Smethwick in the West Midlands. Newby foundries in Wednesbury is the UK’s leading…

Check out the induction furnaces in the video from Meltech Ltd which were commissioned at Brunel University, Uxbridge , UK. The Pulsar 125kW Inverter driving a 35kg Mag-Melt "C" crucible induction furnace body, fast and efficient melting of all non ferrous metals. www.induction-furnaces.co.uk