Gears are thought to be one of the oldest components known to humankind. Early examples of gears trace back to the fourth century BC in China. Since then, gears have been used extensively for the transmission of power. They find […]
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You will be surprised to know how much of our daily safety depends on non-destructive testing (NDT). In 2014, at least 126,698,000 lug nuts were NDT tested on 7,918,601 new cars sold in the US.
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Every now and then we need to brush up on our knowledge. Let’s revisit some of our popular blog posts which are aimed to help reinforce fundamental concepts related to foundries. Controlling raw materials is critical
Must-read Monday: A mini-guide to basic foundry concepts Read More »
Training is one of the most important tools for growing in one’s chosen career. Participating in continued learning and career advancement training programs will ensure you are at the top of your game. However, people
6 common misconceptions about training Read More »
Worldwide, in ductile iron industries, countless revenue/savings opportunities are lost. How can such losses be prevented? One word: Knowledge. Who benefits from increased knowledge in the ductile iron industry? All of the following: Purchasing Organizations
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This month, let’s learn all about some effective ways of reducing bond usage in green sand systems. Firstly, bond is added to green sand systems to: 1.Replace burnt or inactivated bentonite due to the heat
Reducing Bond Usage in Green Sand Systems Read More »
Employees are the building force of any organization. Their dreams, hopes and aspirations, combined with the leader’s vision, successfully push an organization towards its goals. The actions and knowledge of skilled workers have the potential
Build a Competent Workforce in 3 Simple Ways Read More »
In a previous post, we looked at ways to control sand compactability and how it is affected by process variables. The next important control variable is green sand clay level. It is vital to understand the
Green Sand Clay Level 101 Read More »
We told you how you can control sand compactability in our earlier blog, “How to Control Compactability of Sand“. We are now back with tips to help you make better decisions during sand storage, transportation,
Sand Compactability and the Factors That Affect It Read More »
Manufacturing industry veteran Al Alagarsamy shares a functional tip for sand production. He explains the importance of sand compactability and the factors affecting it. What is Compactability?Compactability relates to the reduction in volume of sand
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