Getting melt into shape: tools and moulds in diecasting technology 06 May 19 A central issue regarding the diecasting process is the mould, it determines the contours of a die cast part and affects its properties. Mould making still has a huge development potential,...
Proud to be globally based in Britain 08 Apr 19 The FESA British Pavilion is a regular feature of GIFA and this year is no exception. Based in hall 15 and on stand H22, the British Pavilion will highlight the immense and varied capabilities...
Manipulating the surroundings to fit future needs 08 Apr 19 A world-leading manipulator and semi-automated finishing company has marked 25 years in business with the opening of an impressive new machine shop. Since the installation of its first manipulator...
Binder technology and engineering – hand in hand 08 Apr 19 The continued collaboration between two leading foundry machinery companies, a willingness to make significant leaps in technology and a commitment to establishing a young and dedicated team has...
Health & Safety in the 21st Century 08 Apr 19 From candid accounts of the human cost of industrial accidents to the moral obligation of keeping employees and visitors safe and healthy on site, the Health & Safety in the 21st Century seminar...
Welding fume enforcement expectations tighten 08 Apr 19 A new safety alert by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK states exposure to any type of welding fume is now classified as carcinogenic, and safety expectations have changed, writes...
Shaping the future in castings: five important trends for foundries to feature at GIFA 2019 08 Apr 19 Aluminium is displacing classic steel, the shortage of skilled workers is to be compensated for by progressive automation, and environmental protection is increasingly becoming a priority –...
Wash away? not today, or any other day 03 Mar 19 What started as a mission to rescue a beloved lawn during a hosepipe ban became a catalyst for one man to provide an industrial spill containment solution that saves companies time, money, the risk...
CEOs Reshaping the Foundry Industry 03 Mar 19 The inaugural WFO World Foundry Summit attracted senior foundry sector professionals from 17 countries to engage with each other to share best practice to help shape the future of the global...
Wax 3D printing is next generation for investment casting 03 Mar 19 A wax 3D printing solution for the digital foundry helps Invest Cast Inc dramatically cut time and cost for cast parts and grow business. Founded in 1981, Invest Cast, Inc has steadily grown its...
Energy, costs and environment in mind 03 Mar 19 High energy costs, environmental impact and political targets are essential issues that lead diecasting foundries to implement measures concerning resource efficiency and environmental...
Celebrating precision engineered solutions in cast metal 01 Feb 19 A ‘never been done’ cast aluminium solution for the automotive industry is hailed as the Best of British Casting at the Cast Metals Industry Awards Dinner. The Component of the Year...
METAL CHINA and CIDC 2019 01 Feb 19 The global foundry industry will gather in Shanghai on 13-16th March 2019. The 17th China International Foundry Expo (METAL CHINA 2019) together with the 13th China International Die Casting...
A plug & play, finishing machine on wheels for portability 01 Feb 19 Newly launched at the Southern Manufacturing show was the Rösler ‘plug and play’ RMO trough machine – compact, mobile and versatile for finishing both plastic and metal...
Shaping the industry around BREXIT 01 Feb 19 Technology trends for 2019 Henry Ford once said: “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the aeroplane takes off against the wind, not with it”. 2019 will...
A ground-breaking forum in India for sharing best practice in health, safety and wellbeing 01 Feb 19 One of the most trusted international leaders in health, safety and environmental management has launched the India Safety Leadership Group, a forum for its members in India to share best practice...
Three steps to machine safety 07 Dec 18 Did you know the added benefits to machine safety? According to accidents reported under RIDDOR in 2017, nine per cent of fatal injuries were found to be caused by contact with moving machinery....
Successful premiere for EUROGUSS Mexico 07 Dec 18 EUROGUSS Mexico made its debut at the Fundiexpo, Mexico's biggest foundry exhibition, in Guadalajara (24th to 26th October 2018). Exhibitors and visitors alike were extremely happy with the...
Casting and steel – THE FUTURE IS DIGITAL 07 Dec 18 First-hand experience of the digital future no longer requires a visit to Silicon Valley. More and more companies are realising that within the quartet of technology trade fairs GIFA, METEC,...
Tomorrow’s tech is here today 02 Nov 18 Automation expert launches whitepaper explaining the reality of IIoT Many countries around the world are introducing initiatives aiming to achieve industrial digitalisation in the next 10-15...
Global positivity DRIVEN by automotive change and new opportunities 02 Nov 18 A global review of the metal casting industry The objective of the annual WFO Global Foundry Report is to provide high value information about the global casting industry, including key areas of...
Technical and scientific knowledge for the CREATIVE FOUNDRY 02 Nov 18 Editor Lynn Postle reports on the 73rd World Foundry Congress – Krakow, Poland, 23rd-27th September 2018 With over 900 delegates from 43 countries taking part in the 73rd World Foundry...
Augmented reality in the manufacturing space 02 Nov 18 The first developments of augmented reality (AR) technology came in 1968, when computer scientist Ivan Sutherland, created an AR head-mounted display that superimposed virtual information onto the...
Clever moulding material recipe defeats the demon 03 Oct 18 With this solution, ExOne increases the casting quality considerably and eliminates annoying veining. Even though furan is very reliable for the high production requirements of cores and moulds...
Developing an effective lubrication strategy 03 Oct 18 Effective lubrication is an essential way to maximise productivity The industrial internet of things (IIoT) has been lauded as a possible solution to the looming threat of unexpected downtime. The...
Finding success with structural components – opportunities for diecasting 03 Oct 18 Structural diecasting components are increasingly popular for the automotive industry. Currently, they are proving their strengths above all with upper class cars such as the Audi A8, the BMW series...
How suppliers and foundries can advance technology together 03 Oct 18 New products and production techniques are the direct result of technological advances. Innovations are not only the foundation for growth, they are also a decisive factor in securing the...
A global organisation for a global industry 30 Aug 18 The World Foundry Organization (WFO) is constantly evolving and has in recent years grown in stature, thanks in part to increased awareness but also because of the development of new initiatives to...
A growing melting pot 30 Aug 18 Ongoing high levels of orders, increased customer investment in new equipment and upgrades and a planned site expansion are keeping pulses racing at leading induction melting specialist Inductotherm...
An innovative and overall solution for the foundry industry 30 Aug 18 Dipl-Ing Amine Serghini is a member of the executive board of Hüttenes Albertus (HA), where he is responsible for global sales and marketing. Here he talks about the new research and development...
EUROGUSS Mexico on track for success 30 Aug 18 From 24th to 26th October 2018, EUROGUSS Mexico will make its debut at Mexico’s largest foundry exhibition, the Fundiexpo in Guadalajara. The extensive interest and keen participation in the...
73rd World Foundry Congress 30 Aug 18 CREATIVE FOUNDRY 23rd to 27th September 2018: Krakow Congress Center – Krakow, POLAND The prestigious World Foundry Congress is to be held in the beautiful city of Krakow in Poland,...
