Thousands of years ago duplicate metal structures were cast from an original sculpture by the lost-wax casting process. Investment casting is one of the oldest metal-forming techniques based on this lost-wax casting process. A beeswax pattern is […]
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Whether it’s a whole machine, a simple component, or a complete vehicle, fasteners are essential to the construction of these objects. The absence of fasteners in design and construction may lead to adverse consequences. Besides possible
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The manufacturing industry is ever-changing. One of the key drivers of this change is the emergence of new advanced technologies like additive manufacturing which is leading organizations to rethink their manufacturing processes. Shorter value chains,
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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 »
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
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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
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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,
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