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 …
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. …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
This month, let’s learn all about bond usage in green sand systems and some effective ways to reduce it. Firstly, bond is added to green sand system to: 1.Replace burnt or inactivated bentonite due to …
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 …
In my earlier post, we have looked at ways to control sand compactability and how it is affected by process variables. The next important control variable in a green sand system is clay level. It …
We told you how you can control the compactability of sand in our earlier blog. We are now back with tips to help you make better decisions during sand storage,transportation, testing, and handling. To truly …
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 …
