As the world's leading supplier of core-making technology, Laempe Mössner Sinto will present its product portfolio at GIFA. Under the motto "Discover the true potential of modern core shop", the company from Barleben (Saxony-Anhalt) will focus on data transparency, digitization and overall efficiency this year. With state-of-the-art technology in the areas of core production, data analysis and visualization, as well as automatic visual inspection, Laempe Mössner Sinto demonstrates the...

In this case, a globaly leading manufacturer of ductile iron castings for crittical machinery parts experienced leakage in housing elements. They specialise in elevator traction machinery, with parts weighing up to 10 tonnes. The problem was a shrinkage defect which was only detected after machining at the customer. The cost of the rejects was calculated at $ 365,000 per year. Background The customer is a globally leading manufacturer of ductile iron castings for critical machinery...

Currently, casting foundries mainly employ the polyurethane cold-box process to manufacture cores while inorganic core-making processes are gaining popularity. During the cold-box process, the reaction and the accelerated curing of the core are set off through the addition of a catalyst mixed with a carrier medium. In inorganic core-making, however, this curing process is replaced by heating and purging with hot air, which causes water to evaporate and moisture to escape from the core box. It...

Not moving forward is actually a step back – Following this mantra, Rösler is constantly working to optimize its media and compounds to further improve the process stability, cost efficiency and productivity of mass finishing processes.    Due to an increasing customer demand, Rösler is excited to introduce its new “Y-range” of media - a plastic media type with the grinding characteristics of ceramic media, which does not chip and will also minimize the risk of work piece damage. This is a...

Fata Aluminum experience on thermal regeneration of waste foundry sand started in 1982, both for sand bonded with organic resins and for green sand bonded with bentonite. At that time Fata Aluminum developed its own first thermal sand regeneration fluid bed furnace, and since then, Fata supplied more than 60 plants for organic resins and 10 plants for green sand process, with capacities from 1 to 25 t/h, to customers all over the world. All Fata Aluminum furnaces are based on the fluid bed...

Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic (ATM) announces the promotion of Donald Gibeaut to “Manager Tubular Products.” Don has worked in the induction industry for over 36 years and has achieved great success in the pipe and tube markets.In his new position, Don will work with all ATM brands to promote and increase market share in the tubular industry including Heat Treat, Quench and Temper lines, Emmedi welders, coating systems and all other associated tubular processing products.Don has a background in...

Software developed specifically for the cast metal industry Iron Foundry ERP Software    Steel Sand Foundry ERP SoftwareCentrifugal Casters ERP SoftwareAluminum Sand Foundry (Aluminium) ERP SoftwareDiecasting (Pressure Diecaster) ERP SoftwareGravity Diecasting (Permanent Molder) ERP SoftwarePrecision Moulder (Precision Molder) ERP SoftwareInvestment Casting ERP SoftwareLoss Wax & Lost Foam Casting ERP Software Say goodbye to spreadsheets and fragmented ageing systemsA fully integrated,...

Challenge: Eyeing efficient growth  Established in 1963, Hattori Diecast produces automotive parts for major brands including Toyota. The family run business specialises in aluminium parts such as computer housings, air-bag sensors, sump valves, accumulators and cylinders. Located near to Nagoya, the company has more than 100 employees. Unsatisfied with a melting furnace that had been in operation at its plant for 15 years, Hattori decided to decommission it and began looking for a new furnace...

Metal consumer goods are the world record holders of the recycling economy. Refounding turns steel and aluminium scrap into high-quality secondary raw materials. Recycling has a positive impact on the environment and conserves natural raw material resources. The resource and energy efficient use of scrap in foundries and steel mills is a significant topic in metallurgical plant engineering. Exhibitors will present trends and developments at METEC and GIFA as well as NEWCAST and THERMPROCESS at...

State-of-the-art technologies from Norican’s DISA and Wheelabrator brands have come together in a complete green sand solution for Dianzhan (Jiujiang) Metal Materials Co., Ltd. Constructed in only six months, the new Norican production line exactly fits Dianzhan’s requirement for a compact, fully automated and energy-efficient facility that will triple the company’s annual iron output. Challenges: Compact layout for efficient casting Established in September 2005 and starting production in May...

Currently, casting foundries mainly employ the polyurethane cold-box process to manufacture cores while inorganic core-making processes are gaining popularity. During the cold-box process, the reaction and the accelerated curing of the core are set off through the addition of a catalyst mixed with a carrier medium. In inorganic core-making, however, this curing process is replaced by heating and purging with hot air, which causes water to evaporate and moisture to escape from the core box. It...

A combination of digital displays, high-end technology and fascinating demonstrations will show how best-of-breed solutions from Italpresse Gauss, StrikoWestofen and Wheelabrator work together beautifully to form a unique, end-to-end solution for aluminium die casting, delivering ultimate productivity and quality, with the lowest possible cost and resource use.  Norican’s digital team will also be on hand to explain the latest IIoT solutions for die casting lines, designed to put aluminium...

TRIAD Z-189 is the latest addition to Foseco’s expanding range of monolithic refractory linings for cupola melting.This innovative lining material is based on white fused alumina with additions of silicon carbide and carbon offers has been specifically formulated to cope with the most demanding applications in cupola furnace melting and offers significant advantages over alternative lining materials.+ The cement free lining is resistant to slag erosion, and campaign life is increased as a...

The times in the die casting industry are currently quite unsettled. Companies are under pressure and raptly following the discussion about the appropriate drive in the car of the next generations. Between the activities on the climate front and the lack of guidance from politicians, the industry itself seems split and leaves much room for uncertainty, which increasingly affects consumers - despite statistics for Germany's die-casting industry showing a very successful year. Statistics with...

Governed by the motto “Creating tomorrow together,” over 800 decision-makers and partners of the global food and mobility industries, from 500 companies and 80 different countries, met to attend the second Bühler Networking Days in Uzwil. The focus of the two-day event is on the question of how it will be possible in 2050 to feed a global population of almost ten billion people sustainably and healthily and how to ensure their mobility. “Climate change and the demands of our growing population...

At the Foseco booth, visitors will discover new, innovative solutions for iron, steel and non ferrous foundries. We look forward to seeing you on our stand in Hall 12 Stand no. 12A01. Feeding Systems for Iron and Steel FoundriesThe application of feeder sleeves is a major factor in reducing metal remelt and fettling costs in foundry customers. By working in close partnership with foundries, Foseco continues to deliver tailored solutions for specific applications and develop new process...

Thinking outside the box is worthwhile. EIRICH mixers are increasingly being fitted with torque motors for good reasons: They consume significantly less energy than conventional asynchronous motors. Torque motors also cause lower operating costs and run at significantly lower noise levels. Does an EIRICH mixer with torque drive also pay off for customers in the foundry industry? Johannes Oswald and Wolfgang Wörner have not the slightest doubt. When and why did the development of torque motors...

With regular maintenance, production facilities in foundries reach an average service life of 30 to 40 years. During this period, several generation changes have been made in the field of control and power technology, such as the use of PLC process control technology and converter technology.In times of increasing price pressure on foundries, it is important to exploit all potential for cost savings. As part of the modernization of switchgears, a large number of improvements can therefore be...

Data is generated in foundries in disparate locations and sources. There are different analogue as well as digital loggers which stand independently at their host-machine and locations churning out reams of data which passes into oblivion as most of it remains uncaptured; or logged and forgotten, or deleted automatically as soon as expiry date/capacity is reached. Many other data points exist which are often manually recorded and sometimes transferred to general electronic formats. As each...

Undeniably, the Industry 4.0 revolution is reaching every industrial sector - aluminum foundries being no exception. Gaining control over foundry processes and being able to ensure the final quality of the components by solving production problems in real time or developing lean and energetically efficient processes are the ideal goals of any foundryman. Also, to standardize knowledge about its own processes, usually dispersed among diverse figures and machinery, to keep it inside the...