Shakeout may seem like a routine step in the casting process, but its impact goes far beyond simply removing mold material. In reality, it influences multiple aspects of casting efficiency, from cycle time and surface […]
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Manufacturing industry veteran Al Alagarsamy shares a functional tip for sand production. He explains the importance of sand compactability and controlling the factors affecting it. What is compactability? Compactability relates to the reduction in volume
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What is Induction Melting? Induction melting occurs when an electrically conductive object, usually referred to as charge material, is placed in an alternating electromagnetic field generated within induction melting furnaces. The melted metal is then
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Differences Between Casting and Forging In the world of manufacturing, few processes can match the intricate artistry and skilled precision of casting and forging, which do have a few differences. These age-old techniques have been
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Metal casting is the manufacturing process of pouring molten metal into a mold to create a required shape. While metal casting has been an important industrial process for centuries, the manufacturing sector is increasingly focused
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What is bonded sand aluminum casting? Bonded sand aluminum casting involves heating aluminum to molten temperatures and pouring it into molds of a specific size, shape, material, and design. Bonded sand molds are commonly used
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What are the basic properties of green sand? Understanding the basic properties of green sand and the equipment required to operate a green sand foundry are important for anyone in related casting industries. Green sand
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Casting Chronicles The history of humanity is defined by man’s relationship with the material world. Man’s ability to make tools from metals has changed our historical trajectory. A copper frog from Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) dating
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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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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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