Modern Casting articles from July 2005

Modern Casting archives from July 2005

Progress Casting to construct new facility.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Progress Casting Group Inc., Plymouth, Minn., will expand its aluminum casting operations to a new 85,000-sq.-ft. facility in New Hampton, Iowa, where it will produce parts for many well-known firms, including Harley-Davidson. The plant has the...

Section 332 investigation results revealed.(Industry News)
July 1, 2005... The U.S. Internal Trade Commission recently completed its fact-finding Section 332 investigation into the competitive conditions facing the U.S. metalcasting industry. The report, "Foundry Products: Competitive Conditions in the U.S. Market,"...

Question of the month.(moderncasting.com)
July 1, 2005... The May web site question asked, "How do your first quarter sales for 2005 stack up to the first quarter of 2004?" * 54%--Much better. * 23%--A little higher. * 15%--Slightly below. * 8%--About the same. This month's...

Permanent bar codes take guesswork out of part tracing.(Product Innovations)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Permanent Bar Codes Take Guesswork Out of Part Tracing--Assigning serial numbers to a part can be an invaluable step in the production process. The harsh environment of a metalcasting facility, however, calls for part marking that must...

Casting process modeling software for windows opens door for diecasters.(Product Innovations)
July 1, 2005... Casting Process Modeling Software For Windows Opens Door for Diecasters--Simulation tools have become a solution to which metalcasting facilities can turn to reduce the costs associated with starting up a new order. However, most of today's...

Wine, cable cars & castings.(EDITORIAL)(how metal castings are being used in daily lives)(Editorial)
July 1, 2005... Even though I am a part of the metalcasting industry every day, I become caught up in the duties of my day-to-day responsibilities and often lose sight of how important this industry is to almost every facet of our society. In June's MODERN...

Progress Casting Group to expand production to permanent mold casting facility in Iowa.(North America)
July 1, 2005... With the decision to add capacity to support growth opportunities in its marketplace, Progress Casting Group Inc., Plymouth, Minn., will expand its aluminum casting operations to a new facility in New Hampton, Iowa. The company plans to...

Results revealed for Section 332 investigation on competitive market conditions facing metalcasters.(North America)
July 1, 2005... The U.S. Internal Trade Commission (ITC) completed its fact-finding Section 332 investigation into the competitive conditions facing the U.S. metalcasting industry. The report, "Foundry Products: Competitive Conditions in the U.S. Market," was...

Sale of Auburn Foundry assets approved.(North America)(Auburn Foundry Inc. (Auburn, New York) sale)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Fort Wayne, Ind., division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the sale of the assets of Auburn Foundry, Auburn, Ind., to Summitbridge National Investments LLC (Summit Investment Management), Denver. As reported by the Fort Wayne...

NADCA announces Diecasting Competition awards.(Metalcasting Associations)(ABM Manufacturing)(Imperial Die Casting)(Walker Die Casting)
July 1, 2005... The North American Die Casting Assn. (NADCA), Wheeling, Ill., honored seven die castings as winners of the 2005 International Die Casting Competition demonstrating the quality, innovation and cost-savings that can be achieved with diecast...

Congressman Manzullo visits Aurora Metals.(North America)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-III.) showed his support for the metalcasting industry by visiting Aurora Metals LLC, Montgomery, Ill. In the photo above, Dave Bumbar, Aurora Metals, shows Manzullo and his deputy chief of staff, Bryan Davis, an...

Intermet Corp., Troy, Mich., entered into a commitment letter with R2 Investments LDC, Fort Worth, Texas, and Stanfield Capital Partners LLC, New York.(Newscast)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Intermet Corp., Troy, Mich., entered into a commitment letter with R2 Investments LDC, Fort Worth, Texas, and Stanfield Capital Partners LLC, New York, to underwrite a $75 million equity investment into the metalcasting firm.

The Teachers' Private Capital (Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan), Toronto, completed the acquisition of CFM Corp., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.(Newscast)
July 1, 2005... The Teachers' Private Capital (Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan), Toronto, completed the acquisition of CFM Corp., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, the parent company of Vermont Castings Inc., Bethel, Vt.

Grede Foundries Inc., Reedsburg Foundry, Reedsburg, Wis., received a quality award from Honda Motor Co., Tokyo.(Newscast)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Grede Foundries Inc., Reedsburg Foundry, Reedsburg, Wis., received a quality award from Honda Motor Co., Tokyo. Grede was one of 33 supplier firms to receive the award, for which more than 600 firms were eligible.

American Castings LLC, Prior, Okla., purchased a model MC-200 Simpson multi-cooler from Simpson Technologies Corp.(Newscast)
July 1, 2005... American Castings LLC, Prior, Okla., purchased a model MC-200 Simpson multi-cooler from Simpson Technologies Corp. (The Simpson Group), Aurora, Ill.

Portage Aluminum Foundry.(Newscast)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Portage Aluminum Foundry, Comstock, Mich., was granted a $691,000 tax abatement by the Comstock Township Board. The abatement allowed the low-volume run company to double its facility size to 15,000 sq. ft. to produce castings for multiple...

Excel Manufacturing & Engineering Group, Pekin, Ill., launched the Excel Crusher Technologies division.(Newscast)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Excel Manufacturing & Engineering Group, Pekin, Ill., launched the Excel Crusher Technologies division for which Excel Foundry & Machine, Pekin, Ill., will produce castings for rock crushing machines.

EPA amendments published in Federal Register.(North America)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued direct to final and proposed amendments to the national emission standards (MACT standards) that reduce toxic air pollutants from ferrous casting facilities. These amendments (signed May 6...

The California Cultural and Historical Endowment, Sacramento, Calif., approved the budget and plan for the $50,000 grant reserved for Knight Foundry Corp.( )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The California Cultural and Historical Endowment, Sacramento, Calif., approved the budget and plan for the $50,000 grant reserved for Knight Foundry Corp., Sutter Creek, Calif.

Midland Manufacturing, Forth Worth, Texas, received an inline blast machine for an automated handling line from Sinto Surface Treatment (Roberts Sinto Corp.).(Newscast)
July 1, 2005... Midland Manufacturing, Fort Worth, Texas, received an inline blast machine for an automated handling line from Sinto Surface Treatment (Roberts Sinto Corp.), Lansing, Mich., and an automated casting handling system from SandMold Systems Inc.,...

Wheelabrator Group, La Grange, Ga., and Rimrock Corp., Columbus, Ohio, collaborated to manufacture an automated finishing system designed.(Newscast)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Wheelabrator Group, La Grange, Ga., and Rimrock Corp., Columbus, Ohio, collaborated to manufacture an automated finishing system designed to handle the cleaning and preparation of cavernous and intricately shaped parts.

General Kinematics Corp., Crystal Lake, Ill., acquired all remaining shares of its European subsidiary, General Kinematics Ltd.(Newscast)
July 1, 2005... General Kinematics Corp., Crystal Lake, Ill., acquired all remaining shares of its European subsidiary, General Kinematics Ltd., Kingswinford, West Midlands, England.

Kuttner LLC (Kuttner GmbH & Co. KG), Port Washington, Wis., will supply a new cupola emissions control system.(Newscast)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Kuttner LLC (Kuttner GmbH & Co. KG), Port Washington, Wis., will supply a new cupola emissions control system to Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Co. (McWane Inc.), Phillipsburg, N.J.

United Air Specialists Inc.(Newscast)
July 1, 2005... United Air Specialists Inc., Cincinnati, was awarded a patent for the pulse-jet cleaning system in its SFC Series downward flow cartridge dust collectors.

Kuka Robotics Corp. (Kuka Roboter GmbH), Clinton Township, Mich., signed an agreement with Programming Plus, New Berlin, Wis., to provide CAM expertise for the rapid prototyping and material removal markets.(Newscast)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Kuka Robotics Corp. (Kuka Roboter GmbH), Clinton Township, Mich., signed an agreement with Programming Plus, New Berlin, Wis., to provide CAM expertise for the rapid prototyping and material removal markets. Kuka also signed Accurate...

Godfrey & Wing Inc.(Newscast)(opens new manufacturing center )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Godfrey & Wing Inc., Cleveland, opened a new 20,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing center in Dayton, Ohio.

Equipment Merchants International Inc., Cleveland, appointed Hickman Williams Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, as executive sales representatives.(Newscast)
July 1, 2005... Equipment Merchants International Inc., Cleveland, appointed Hickman Williams Canada Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, as executive sales representatives for Ontario and Quebec.

Metaldyne awarded contract for Ford transmission components.(North America)
July 1, 2005... Metaldyne, Plymouth, Mich., was awarded a contract by Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Mich., to supply the overdrive and center support modules for Ford's new six-speed automatic transmission for light trucks and SUVs. The company will produce...

GIFA 2007, NEWCAST dates scheduled in Dusseldorf, Germany.(Around the World)
July 1, 2005... The next staging of GIFA 2007, International Foundry Trade Fair with the WFO Technical Forum, will take place from June 12-16, 2007 at the fairgrounds in Dusseldorf, Germany. Eight hundred exhibitors and 50,000 visitors from around the world...

AFI Conference dates set for October.(Around the World)(Australian Foundry Institute )
July 1, 2005... The dates for the 36th Australian Foundry Institute National Conference have been set for Oct. 23-26, 2005 at Panthers World of Entertainment in Sydney, Australia. New to the conference this year will be the presence of the Institute of...

Hayes Lemmerz International Inc.(Foundry Ticker)
July 1, 2005... Hayes Lemmerz International Inc., Northville, Mich., reported a first quarter sales increase of $618 million, a 4% increase from the $594 million a year earlier. The company reported a decrease in earnings from operations for the first quarter...

Indonesia--Perkasa (Texmaco Ltd.).(Around the World--Newscast)(to invest new steel casting facility)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... INDONESIA -- Perkasa (Texmaco Ltd.), Semarang, Indonesia, plans to invest in a new steel casting facility to produce railroad components beginning in 2006, as reported by the IRIS News Digest, Mumbai, India.

The Netherlands--The Ziniflex Group.(Around the World--Newscast)(foreign operations)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... THE NETHERLANDS -- The Ziniflex Group, Melbourne, Australia, will instal[ a 35-ton zinc alloy induction holding furnace from INDUGA, Cologne, Germany, at its facility in Budel, The Netherlands.

Jencast posts 7 years, 1 million man hours with no lost-time accidents, receives safety award.(North America)(received 2005 Oklahoma Governor's Award )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Jencast (Jensen International), South Coffeyville, Okla., achieved two feats within the last six months: in February, posting seven consecutive years without a lost-time accident; and in April, operating for more than one-million man hours...

AFS promotes OSHA alliance, recommends speakers.(Metalcasting Associations )(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... To get the word out to the metalcasting industry about the benefits of the AFS-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Alliance, AFS and OSHA are encouraging AFS chapters to invite compliance assistance specialists to make...

Supporting the call to end "Procurement" Fad.(Letterbox)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Hooray for sanity. In his CEO Journal column, "'Procurement' Fad Must End" (MODERN CASTING, June 2005), Dan Marcus hit the nail on the head and then some. I was metallurgist and quality control manager at one metalcasting plant from 1970-1983....

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
July 1, 2005... View the Extended Industry Calendar at www.afsinc.org July July 16--Mineral & Metals Review Foundry Seminar, J.W. Marriott Hotel, Juhu, Mumbai, India. July 24-26--Casting Industry Suppliers Assn., Summer Meeting, LaFonda on the...

Hayes Lemmerz International Inc.(Personals)(appoints Daniel M. Sandberg)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Hayes Lemmerz International Inc., Northville, Mich., announced Daniel M. Sandberg, president of the automotive brake and powertrain components business unit, will assume additional responsibility for its materials and logistics group.

American Castings LLC.(Personals)(appoints Jack Smith )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... American Castings LLC, Pryor, Okla., named Jack Smith director of manufacturing.

Inductotherm Corp.(Personals)(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Inductotherm Corp., Rancocas, N.J. promoted Joseph T. Belsh to senior vice president of sales and marketing, Charles H. Fink., Jr. to vice president of sales for North America and Greg J. Barber to district manager for Pennsylvania, New York...

FKI Logistex.(Personals)(appoints Glen Chambers and Paul Swiedinksi )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... FKI Logistex, St. Louis, announced the appointments of Glen Chambers as regional director and Paul Swiedinksi as business development manager for Canadian operations.

Obituaries.(Obituary)
July 1, 2005... Andrew "Andy" Brooks, Rancocas, N.J. died in March. He was 58. Brooks was a 28-year veteran employee of Inductothenn Corp., first as the west coast service manager and later as service manager for the entire company, a post he held for 11...

Congress seeks to preserve state manufacturing tax incentives.(Washington Alert)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Concerned that a legal ruling could jeopardize tax incentives that benefit manufacturers, Congress introduced legislation that preserves the right of states to offer economic development tax incentives that encourage businesses to expand or...

Treasury Secretary appoints New Special Envoy on China.(Washington Alert)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Treasury Secretary John Snow recently appointed Olin L. Wethington as his special envoy on China. Wethington will be responsible for direct engagement with China on issues relating to currency exchange rates and financial market reform....

Treasury still finds China not manipulating its currency.(Washington Alert)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Many manufacturers across the U.S. threw up their hands in collective frustration at the Treasury Dept.'s Report to Congress on International Economic and Exchange Rate Policies. In its May 2005 report, the Treasury Dept. stopped short of...

2005 foundry of the Year Hayes Lemmerz Montague. By increasing automation and improving efficiencies and quality, this plant has grown with its unique VRC/PRC casting process to be a leader in safety-critical automotive casting supply.(Cover Story)
July 1, 2005... MODERN CASTING knew Hayes Lemmerz' Montague, Mich. permanent mold casting facility was on the rise. When we profiled the plant with a cover story back in February 2004, robotics and automation had been integrated throughout its newer casting...

Fighting defects with improved gating: four metalcasting firms overcame casting defects by augmenting the gating systems.
July 1, 2005... They happen in almost every green sand facility. Inclusion defects. Although there are various ways such defects occur, they are known as the number one source of scrapped castings. One method to improve the defect rate is to focus on the...

Practical tips on gating iron castings.
July 1, 2005... Inside This Story: * There are multiple ways to design a working, error-free gating system. * By following several steps in pressurized and non-pressurized design, metalcasters can agree on the basic principles of gating. Have you...

Sound advice for nodularity testing.
July 1, 2005... Inside This Story: * Ductile iron gets its strength and ductility from carbon, which forms graphite nodules rather than flakes in the metal. * Ultrasonic velocity testing, which measures velocity by sending and receiving sound waves as...

Moving away from silica sand.(Technology In Progress)
July 1, 2005... Inside This Story: * The health and safety implications of the continued exposure to silica sand and the fact that its casting properties are not always ideal create a need for alternatives. * Detailed within is new process technology...

www.didion.com.(Web Site Spotlights)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... For more than 25 years, Didion Intl. has been a leading supplier of shakeout and materials handling systems and equipment with more than 700 machines in 42 countries. Rotary processing equipment includes sand casting separators, media drums,...

www.vulcangroup.com.(Web Site Spotlights)
July 1, 2005... Vulcan Engineering Co. offers complete solutions for the metalcasting industry. Browse by process or by specific equipment type for your immediate needs. Project milestones may be found in our Press Release section, and view the company profile...

www.laempeusa.com.(Web Site Spotlights)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Laempe+Reich offers a complete core solution for your metalcasting facility. From the small job shop to the high-production foundry, Laempe has the experience, knowledge and talent to increase your core quality and efficiencies. Laempe was the...

www.maus.it.(Web Site Spotlights)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... MAUS has introduced a proven design of automatic grinding of iron and steel castings. The MAUS technique is a repeatable process utilizing ragged CNC platform, precise individual casting position verification, grinding wheel wear verification...

www.foundrysd.com.(Web Site Spotlights)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Foundry Solutions & Design, formerly Georg Fischer and Disa Industries' Engineering Group, is one of the leading foundry engineering/consulting and construction companies in North America. Staffed with highly experienced engineers, FS&D offers...

www.inductotherm.com.(Web Site Spotlights)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Based in Rancocas, N.J., Inductotherm is a global leader in the manufacture of induction furnaces for metal producers. With facilities in 14 countries, the company has built over 10,000 melting systems. Inductothem manufactures a line of...

www.wsf-industries.com.(Web Site Spotlights)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Job-proven Dewaxing Autoclave Systems by WSF assure uniform ceramic shell heating for complete process mold dewaxing. Steam pressure build-up to 130 psig achieved in less than five seconds. Shorter cycle times are possible since system...

www.castsolutions.com.(Web Site Spotlights)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Engineered Casting Solutions provides a wealth of information online, with its Casting Source Directory of more than 2400 metalcasting facilities in North America, late-breaking metalcasting news, web-only feature articles and library of...

AFS members convene in Portland for 54th Annual Northwest Regional Conference.(AFS/CMI NEWS)
July 1, 2005... AFS members gathered in Portland, Ore., May 19-21 for the 54th Annual Northwest Regional Conference themed, The Journey of Discovery. The conference featured exhibitions, tours and technical sessions. In the picture below, Roger Wendlick...

American Metalcasting Consortium to hold technology review in Chicago.(American Fisheries Society)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... AFS will be presenting at the American Metalcasting Consortium (AMC) Annual Technology Review scheduled for Oct. 26-27 in Chicago at the Sheraton Gateway Suites--Chicago O'Hare Airport. AMC is made up of the top four metalcasting technology and...

New AFS Corporate Members (April-May 2005).(Membership Memo)
July 1, 2005... New AFS Corporate Members (April-May 2005): Ward Manufacturing Inc., Blossburg, Pa.

Thank you.(AFS/CMI NEWS)
July 1, 2005... This space is to thank the instructors and their companies who have provided their time and expertise for CMI courses held April 1-May 31, 2005. Fred Linebarger, Miller & Co. Gabriel M. Lucas, Buehler Ltd. Ralph Showman, Ashland...

Northwest Pennsylvania--in April, Lisa Anderson, Liberty Iron & Metal Co., gives an appreciation mug to Worth Howard, Liberty Iron & Metal Co., after his presentation on scrap markets.(AFS CHAPTER NEWS)
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA -- In April, in the photo at left, Lisa Anderson (r), Liberty Iron & Metal Co., gives an appreciation mug to Worth Howard, Liberty Iron & Metal Co., after his presentation on scrap...

Central Michigan--in May, the chapter toured the Michigan International Speedway.(AFS CHAPTER NEWS)
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: CENTRAL MICHIGAN -- In May, the chapter toured the Michigan International Speedway, including the Winner's Circle shown here.

Stateline--in April, Wayne Carr, Olson Aluminum Castings, presents a speaker's award to Craig Thomas, of Reno, Zahm, Folgate, Lindberg & Powell.(AFS CHAPTER NEWS)
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: STATELINE -- In April, Wayne Carr (l), Olson Aluminum Castings, presents a speaker's award to Craig Thomas, of Reno, Zahm, Folgate, Lindberg & Powell, who discussed his experience in business formations,...

Twin Cities--in April, John Miller, AmeriCast Technologies Inc., welcomes Brad Fitzgerald, Progress Casting Group, after his presentation.(AFS CHAPTER NEWS)
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: TWIN CITIES -- In April, John Miller (l), AmeriCast Technologies Inc., welcomes Brad Fitzgerald, Progress Casting Group, after his presentation, "Cost of Quality."

Detroit/Windsor--in May, Charles Grech, Nemak, presents Scott Seckel, Western Michigan Univ., with a Foundry Educational Foundation scholarship.(AFS CHAPTER NEWS)
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: DETROIT/WINDSOR -- In May, Charles Grech (l), Nemak, presents Scott Seckel (ctr), Western Michigan Univ., with a Foundry Educational Foundation scholarship. Sam Ramrattan, Western Michigan Univ., also is...

Central Ohio--in May, Mark Steil, Burnham Foundry, presents Mike Swartzlander, Ashland Casting Solutions, with a speaker's award after his presentation.(AFS CHAPTER NEWS)
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: CENTRAL OHIO -- In May, Mark Steil (r), Burnham Foundry, presents Mike Swartzlander, Ashland Casting Solutions, with a speaker's award after his presentation, "The Golden Age of Castings from 2005-2050."

Western Michigan--in April, a plant tour was given at Hayes-Lemmerz' operations at Montague, Mich.(AFS CHAPTER NEWS)
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: WESTERN MICHIGAN -- In April, a plant tour was given at Hayes-Lemmerz' operations at Montague, Mich. Pictured are the tour helpers from Hayes-Lemmerz.

Tri-State--in March, Thomas Hahn, Pittsburg State Univ., presents a speaker's plaque to Dave Williams, Allied Mineral Products Inc., after his presentation.(AFS CHAPTER NEWS)
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: TRI-STATE -- In March, Thomas Hahn (r), Pittsburg State Univ., presents a speaker's plaque to Dave Williams, Allied Mineral Products Inc., after his presentation, "Review of Foundry Refractory Practices in...

Birmingham--in May, Jarek Olszak, Laempe + Reich Corp., presents Tom Surtees, State of Alabama, with a speaker's award after his presentation.(AFS CHAPTER NEWS)
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: BIRMINGHAM -- in May, Jarek Olszak (r), Laempe + Reich Corp., presents Tom Surtees, State of Alabama, with a speaker's award after his presentation, "State Financial Update."

Pittsburgh--in May, in the photo at left, Tom Forster, Beaver Valley Alloy Foundry Co., gives speakers' awards to Paul McFarlane and Charles Rhodes, both of HDH Group, after their presentation on health care issues.(AFS CHAPTER NEWS)
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: PITTSBURGH -- In May, in the photo at left, Tom Forster (r), Beaver Valley Alloy Foundry Co., gives speakers' awards to Paul McFarlane and Charles Rhodes, both of HDH Group, after their presentation on...

Chapter meetings.(Calendar)
July 1, 2005... CENTRAL NEW YORK Aug. 27--Greenview Golf Club, West Monroe, N.Y.; Golf Outing. CHESAPEAKE Aug. 20--Columbus Gardens, Baltimore; Crab Feast. HAWKEYE July TBD--TBD; AFS Summer Board Meeting. PITTSBURGH Sept. TBA--Golf Outing...

Casting process modeling software for windows opens door for diecasters.(Capcast Die Casting Essentials software from EKK Inc.)
July 1, 2005... In today's competitive marketplace, companies are seeking ways to shave off costs in every aspect of the production process. Simulation tools have become one solution to which metalcasting facilities turn to reduce the costs associated with...

Permanent bar codes take guesswork out of part tracing.(new bar codes from PermaCode)
July 1, 2005... For metalcasting facilities, assigning serial numbers to each part can be an invaluable step in the production process. By serializing parts, companies can trace the efficiencies or inefficiencies in their casting process and identify problem...

High temperature paint.(METALCASTING SUPPLIES)
July 1, 2005... Stainless Steel Coatings Inc. introduced a 316L stainless steel paint that provides a heat-resistant, satin metallic finish for use on areas subjected to temperature cycling and wet atmospheres. STEEL-IT High-Temp Metallic Blend #7156 paint...

Uninterruptive power supplies.(METALCASTING SUPPLIES)
July 1, 2005... Rockwell Automation and American Power Conversion Corp. created a new line of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) products. The Allen-Bradley 1609 UPS line was created specifically for use with programmable controllers, control panels and other...

Fluid bed dryers.(METALCASTING SUPPLIES)
July 1, 2005... Ventilex has announced advancements made in the company's fluid bed dryers for aggregates such as sand, slag or gravel. The fluid bed dryers feature a shaking movement that moves the product forward, improving fluidization and reducing the air...

Inspecting the past.(shakeout: in case you didn't know ...)(advanced technology)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... In case you didn't know... It's safe to say more than a few technological advancements have been made since 1945. At that time, just 50 years after the discovery of x-ray, operations such as this million volt x-ray inspection of a casting...