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    Ferrofacta GmbH
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    GF Casting Solutions
    Melt/Pour

    GF to Build $184M HPDC Plant

    May 7, 2024
    A new, high-pressure diecasting operation will start up in 2027 in Augusta, GA, to supply structural aluminum components to automakers.
    Aleksandr Matveev | Dreamstime
    Melt/Pour

    Modeling Aluminum Oxidation

    Feb. 27, 2024
    A 12-month project aims to develop a mathematical model of the two-way coupling between liquid metal flow and the oxide layer above it, with the latter behaving as a non-Newtonian...
    Skuld LLC
    Issues and Ideas

    Plant to Restart as Lost Foam Foundry

    Feb. 6, 2024
    Skuld LLC will be restarting the former Champion Foundry operation to expand production of castings and 3DP parts for prototypes, tooling, and small-volume custom manufacturing...
    D. White
    Melt/Pour

    Problems Areas for Melting/Holding

    Feb. 2, 2024
    There are five areas of concern where aluminum foundries can extend the performance life for furnaces, launders, and ladles.
    Molten Metal Equipment Innovations
    Melt/Pour

    Molten Metal Defect Prevention

    Feb. 2, 2024
    Evaluate each step and focus on eliminating problems when and where they are most likely to occur to remove the potential for defects in finished casting.

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    Foundry's 2023-2024 Where-to-Buy Directory

    Sept. 4, 2023
    Locate suppliers for all your metalcasting needs and purchasing decisions.
    ASI International
    SinterCast
    Otto Junker GmbH
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    Warut Sintapanon | Dreamstime
    Molds/Cores

    Classifying Water in Green Sand

    Jan. 17, 2024
    Precise water control, effective mulling, sand cooling, and early water introduction can optimize clay activation and reduce free water for optimal mold and core production.
    abk Pressenbau
    New Products

    Hydraulic Trimming for Megacastings

    Jan. 16, 2024
    Short cycle times, defined contour cuts with adjustable knives and highly repeatable accuracy, trimming removal and return are available for large-scale structural castings.
    Alucast Ltd.
    Issues and Ideas

    CapEx Paces UK Foundry’s Growth

    Jan. 11, 2024
    Alucast Ltd. is responding to increased demand for high- and low-pressure, gravity, and sand castings, as well as finish machining capabilities for automotive, electrification...
    © Warut Sintapanon | Dreamstime.com
    Melt/Pour

    What Do You Know About Diecasting?

    Dec. 12, 2023
    Product designers and metalcasters each find much to appreciate about diecasting processes. How well do you understand it?