Modern Casting articles from September 2004

Modern Casting archives from September 2004

Question of the month.(moderncasting.com)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The July web site question of the month asked, "Which molten metal processing instruments do you currently use in your iron metalcasting facility?" Top Three Answers: * 48%--Spectrometer. * 27%--Temperature Probe (Thermocouple)....

An uncommon, common man.(Editorial)(Obituary)
September 1, 2004... This is an historic issue of MODERN CASTING. Unfortunately, history can often have a disheartening and somber face. This is the first issue of MODERN CASTING in 41 years that has not been produced by the learned and capable hand of our...

President Bush makes appointment of manufacturing czar official.(Washington Alert)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... On July 30, President Bush announced the recess appointment of Albert Frink Jr. to the position of Assistant Secretary of Manufacturing and Services. Normally, the Senate must confirm all nominations for top administration positions, but...

U.S. Dept. of Defense metalcasting research signed into law.(Washington Alert)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... President Bush signed the fiscal year 2005 Defense Appropriation Bill into law on Aug. 6. The measure includes $2.3 million for a cast component cost and leadtime reduction program managed by the Pentagon's Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)....

EPA cites problems implementing Brownfields program.(Washington Alert)(Environmental Protection Agency)
September 1, 2004... Originally developed as a way to help manufacturers cut overhead costs and move into low-cost empowerment zones, the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Brownfield Initiative is facing problems. A brownfield is a property, the...

AFW Foundry, AMC assist in redevelopment, procurement of naval component for MCM ships.(North America)(AFW Foundry)(American Metalcasting Consortium)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... As the need for military expedience is essential for defense systems, no unit can afford to be overlooked for improvement. One in particular is that of Mine Countermeasure (MCM) ships, a vessel designed to find, classify and destroy moored and...

CMH Manufacturing purchases Stahl.(Acquisitions)(Scott Fetzer Co. Stahl)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... CMH Manufacturing Co., Lubbock, Texas, has purchased the Stahl (Waupaca), Kingsville, Mo., foundry equipment business. As part of the transaction, CMH will provide Autocast and Unitrol repair parts, such as ball return castings, pumps and...

Large casting site developing in India.(Around the World)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Described as the largest cluster project for manufacturing a single product in Asia, a Rs 15,000-crore ($3.2 billion) project to build a cluster of ferrous metalcasting facilities is in development in the Howrah district of West Bengal, India....

J.P. seeing a pattern for fusion industry with the CTH, jumps on board to manage project.(North America)(J.P. Pattern Inc)(Company Profile)
September 1, 2004... From oil to solar power, the discussion of future energy sources is inevitable. One source that has yet to be utilized but may potentially be a limitless source of power is fusion. Thus, numerous institutions worldwide are investigating the...

Wescast Industries Inc.(Foundry Ticker)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Wescast Industries Inc., Brantford, Ontario, Canada, reported second quarter revenues of $119.6 million, up 2.3% from the same time in 2003. The net earnings of $10.3 million, however, was a decrease from $10.6 million last year. Also, earnings...

Legget & Platt.(Foundry Ticker)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Legget & Platt, Monroe City, Mo., reported second quarter sales of $1.28 billion, 21% higher than the 2003 second quarter numbers. Acquisitions were attributed to 7% of the increase. The company also generated $91 million in cash, and reduced...

Fansteel Inc.(Foundry Ticker)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Fansteel Inc., North Chicago, Ill., reported second quarter net sales of $17.9 million, a 19.8% increase from the same quarter last year. The company said this was due to improved sales to aerospace and automotive customers. The company also...

Modern Die Casting.(Newscast)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Modern Die Casting, Elk Grove Village, Ill., has moved its administrative offices to 2483 Pratt Blvd., Elk Grove village, Ill., 60007.

Bosch Chassis Div. (Robert Bosch Corp.).(Newscast)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Bosch Chassis Div. (Robert Bosch Corp.), St. Joseph, Mich., will cut more titan 500 jobs by 2006 due to competition in a global market. Two-hundred eighty employees in the facility's metalcasting and disc broke machining operations are said to...

The Markesan, Wis., investment casting facility of Precision Metalsmiths Inc., Cleveland, has been accredited.(Newscast)
September 1, 2004... The Markesan, Wis., investment casting facility of Precision Metalsmiths Inc., Cleveland, has been accredited by the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (Nadcap) for non-destructive testing of investment castings.

The Kansas City, Mo., facility of Paulo Products Co., St. Louis, has been accredited by Nadcap.(Newscast)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The Kansas City, Mo., facility of Paulo Products Co., St. Louis, has been accredited by Nadcap with conformance to heat treat standards in continuous belt and vaccum equipment.

Laempe+Reich Corp., Trussville, Ala., will supply 24 Laempe Amine Gas Generator units to General Motors Powertrain, Saginaw Metal Casting Operations, Saginaw, Mich.(Newscast)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Laempe+Reich Corp., Trussville, Ma., will supply 24 Laempe Amine Gas Generator units to General Motors Powertrain, Saginaw Metal Casting Operations, Saginaw, Mich. Laempe+Reich also supplied an L1A CoreShooter with gas generator to Buck Co....

ALL plans auto facility.(Around the World)(Ashok Leyland Ltd)(Ennore Foundries Ltd)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Ashok Leyland Ltd. (ALL), Mumbai, India, the second largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India, plans to set up a new automotive metalcasting facility in collaboration with Ennore Foundries Ltd., Tamil Nadu, India., according to the...

Japanese facility casts ultrathin components.(Around the World)(Kyoei Wooden Pattern & Foundry Co. Ltd)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Kyoei Wooden Pattern & Foundry Co. Ltd., Hiratsuka City, Japan, has developed and manufactured sand mold castings with sections as thin as 1mm. The company, which casts aluminium alloys and stainless steel, produced the ultrathin castings...

Hirotec to build Australian automotive casting plant.(Around the World)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Hirotec Corp., Hiroshima, Japan, announced it will build an automotive casting facility in Adelaide, Australia, as reported by the Australian Associated Press. With plans to be in full operation by 2006, the $100 million ($72.3 million...

Superior Graphite Co.(Newscast)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Superior Graphite Co., Chicago, celebrated achieving its one millionth ton of Desulco production at the company's Hopkinsville, Ken., plant.

Simpson Technologies Corp. (Simpson Group), Aurora, Ill., will supply sand molding equipment to Fabricaciones Expecializadas S.A. de C.V.(Newscast)(Fabricaciones Expecializadas S.A. de C.V)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Simpson Technologies Corp. (Simpson Group), Aurora, Ill., will supply sand molding equipment to Fabricaciones Expecializadas S.A. de C.V., Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico.

Miller and Co. LLC.(Newscast)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Miller and Co. LLC, Rosemont, Ill., purchased an 85,000 sq.-ft. material processing facility in Seneca Ill. The facility is expected to he in full production by December.

Quality certifications.(Industry News)(Vulcan Lead Inc)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The following metalcasting and supplier organizations have received recent certifications: Vulcan Lead Inc., Milwaukee, (ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001:2000); LINPAC Materials Handling (LINPAC GROUP), Georgetown, Ky. (ISO 9001:2000).

England--Firth Rixson Ltd.(Around the World--Newscast)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... ENGLAND -- Firth Rixson Ltd., Sheffield, England, a supplier of engineered cast and other metal components, signed an agreement to begin construction on a 50,000-sq.-ft. facility near Shanghai, China.

Switzerland--Simpson Technologies Corp. (Simpson Group), Zug, Switzerland, joined with Unex Foundry Products b.v. (UFP), Enschede, The Netherlands, to augment sales and support of Simpson Group products in Europe.(Around the World--Newscast)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... SWITZERLAND -- Simpson Technologies Corp. (Simpson Group), Zug, Switzerland, joined with Unex Foundry Products b.v. (UFP), Enschede, The Netherlands, to augment sales and support of Simpson Group products in Europe. UFP will represent Simpson...

The Netherlands--de Globe (Componenta-Globe), Belfeld, The Netherlands, has agreed to install a 16 processor Linux PC cluster.(Around the World--Newscast)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... THE NETHERLANDS -- de Globe (Componenta-Globe), Belfeld, The Netherlands, has agreed to install a 16 processor Linux PC cluster along with two cluster licenses of Magamasoft technology from Magma GmbH, Aachen, Germany.

Germany--GE Inspection Technologies (GE Transportation), Huerth, Germany, completed its acquisition of Hocking NDT Ltd. (Hocking).(Around the World--Newscast)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... GERMANY -- GE Inspection Technologies (GE Transportation), Huerth, Germany, completed its acquisition of Hocking NDT Ltd. (Hocking), Cologne, Germany, which designed eddy current products for numerous industries, such as aerospace and...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... September September 16-17--Slovenian Foundrymen's Society, 44th Foundry Conference, Convention Center Hotel, Portoroz, Slovenia. September 18-22--Investment Casting Institute 52nd Technical Conference &...

Intermet Corp.(Personals)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Intermet Corp., Troy, Mich., promoted David K. Voss to director-information technology and named Timothy R. Gilliland vice president light metals.

U.S. Pipe & Foundry.(Personals)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... U.S. Pipe & Foundry, Birmingham, Ala., named Raymond P. Torok president.

Winsert Inc.(Personals)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Winsert Inc., Marinette, Wis., named Kevin Myers vice president-technical sales.

Flexco.(Personals)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Flexco, Downers Grove, Ill, named Michael J. Stein director of marketing and Thomas S. Wujek vice president-sales & operations.

Hickman, Williams & Co.(Personals)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Hickman, Williams & Co., Oak Brook, Ill., announced the election of Robert J. Gray to a vice president position and member of the management committee

Obituaries.(Industry News)(AFS member )(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 1, 2004... Alan P. Volkmar, Brillion, Wis., died in July. He was 76. Mr. Volkmar was an AFS member since 1949. During his tenure with the society, he received an Award of Scientific Merit in 1978, a Service Citation in 1992 and the Joseph S. Seaman Gold...

Castings drive fuel efficiency: lightweight castings continue to play an important role in reducing weight and increasing fuel efficiency of vehicles.(Cover Story)
September 1, 2004... Seemingly now more than ever, fuel economy is playing an important role in consumers' choices for new automobiles. With gas prices spiraling out of control across the world and no relief in sight, the U.S. government and many consumers are...

Surviving a blackout.
September 1, 2004... Inside This Story * Ford's Cleveland Casting plant was one of the many facilities affected by the famous blackout of 2003. * Knowing that the time to power restoration was indefinite, the staff had to act quickly to ensure the...

The best of aluminum melt shops: Modern Casting asked aluminum melting experts to tell us what it takes to be a "prize" aluminum melt shop. Is it technology? is it engineering? This article reveals what we were told and profiles facilities that have earned the title of "Best Aluminum Meltshop" from their peers.
September 1, 2004... A MODERN CASTING Staff Report To be the best in a given field, a firm must separate itself from the crowd. To determine the best in aluminum melting, MODERN CASTING asked experts to nominate plants that have implemented cutting-edge...

Casting imports to U.S. approach 3 million tons: forecast shows continued growth of imports beyond 2005.(Casting Market Trends)
September 1, 2004... Editor's Note: Casting Market Trends usually appears as a quarterly column in MODERN CASTING. Due to the interest our audience has in trade issues and foreign competition, this installment of the column has been expanded and turned into a...

Equipment Modernization Programs (EMP).(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... The Wheelabrator[R] Equipment Modernization Programs (EMP) brochure highlights how EMP helps to cost effectively extend the lifecyele of wheelblast equipment through retrofitting existing machinery with modern components. Standard and custom...

Stabilize cupola dust, sand for disposal.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... DustMaster offers a performance proved solution for processing even, difficult-to-handle waste, streams--from cupola dust and foundry sand to shot blast. The DustMaster process converts these materials into a uniform, non-dusty product that can...

Shakeouts.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... This eight-page brochure highlights and illustrates various Natural Frequency and Brute Force Shakeouts. From small to large capacity, from a single trait to extended conveyor systems, this equipment is custom-designed for individual capacity...

Send us your sprue.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... To see what the "Chewing Crasher" can do for your sprue crushing application contact Kodiak Group. We will set up your testing in our Toledo, Ohio manufacturing facility. With over a million pounds of crashing force, this crusher incorporates...

Core automation.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Laempe has taken core automation to a new level by integrating reliable robotic handling for core removal, processing and assembly. The company's in-house automation staff utilizes the latest engineering and software technology to lead you...

Ergonomic casting cleaning/finishing tools.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Honsa Tools offers the only full line of vibration reduced ergonomic casting cleaning tools in the world. Foundry's which use Honsa Tools demonstrate improved productivity, injury reduction and less muscle fatigue from their cleaning and...

The Escher team.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Many foundries are realizing the high cost to modernize their cupola melting and environmental systems. ESCHER has been providing higher value, lower cost solutions worldwide since 1956. The ESCHER team features the experience and equipment...

Complete foundry solutions.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Vulcan's "Complete Foundry Solutions" Multi-Media CD offers a look at our Greenfield foundry capabilities, including a pictorial history of Our most recent project from start to finish. A review of our facilities, staff and full product line...

Fast, efficient sand lump reduction.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Full color bulletin introduces a new high energy Vibra-Mill[R] for faster and more efficient reduction of no bake sand lumps. Model VM-64 has more force and fewer components for improved performance and less maintenance. Economical design...

Low odor resin-coated sand.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Fairmount Minerals is proud to introduce TechniSand Signature Series, a revolutionary new technology in resin-coated sand. The Signature Series is a new high performance, low odor and smoke resin-coated sand that effectively helps to reduce...

Automated casting finishing systems.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... The most labor intensive area of the foundry is the Cleaning Room. In order to remain competitive in a global market, foundry management needs to consider the advantage of automating the finishing process and still maintain flexibility in...

Retrofit program announced by Morganite.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Morganite Melting Systems (Morganite Crucible) offers a retrofit program for furnaces. By refitting electric: resistance crucible furnaces with Morganite element panels and wiring schematics, customers lower furnace operating costs, improve...

Casting engineering services.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Besides being the world leader in casting simulation software., MAGMA provides an extensive amount of casting engineering services for OEM and foundries alike. These services support foundrymen in the reduction of defects and help with yield...

Heat treating furnaces and equipment.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Can-Eng provides heat treating furnaces and equipment for non-ferrous and ferrous foundries. Can-Eng Furnaces is excited to announce its newest innovation a Precision Air Quenching System (PAQ) for aluminum castings. Can Eng product line...

SIVEX * FC filters for aluminum castings.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... SIVEX * FC filters are phosphate-free, non-ceramic, reticulated foam filters, ideal for molten aluminum alloys in both sand and permanent molds. Their graphite-based formulation provides significant advantages in performance and remelt...

Rotary media drum.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Didion's rotary media drum offers a new way to achieve better shakeout, sand screening, casting cooling and efficient casting cleaning. The product also can process very delicate castings and reduce shotblast time up to 80% its patented design...

High performance benefits.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... With Brock Solutions Matchplate Molding Machine, foundries have realized improved mold production; in conjunction with high mold quality and mold hardness, reduced mold and casting scrap along with decreased maintenance and reduced downtime....

Dewaxing Autoclave Systems.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... WSF Dewaxing Autoclave Systems assure uniform ceramic shell heating for complete process mold dewaxing. Manufactured to meet virtually any production specification, the systems may be skid-mounted when size allows, factory piped, wired and...

Compact "Mini-Melter" furnace.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... The HI T.E.Q. Mini-Melter furnace is specifically designed for use at the casting station in foundry and die casting applications. It's compact, dual chamber design allows melting and holding right at the casting station. This eliminates both...

Protein Sand Binder.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... The GMBOND[R] Sand Binder enables business success with a proven technology. Shakeout studies show that GMBOND[R] maintains better collapsibility. Because it's water soluble, it simplifies core removal and allows sand and binder to be reused....

FOXALL[R] Automated Finishing.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Vulcan's FOXALL[R] Automated Finishing Center offers the latest innovations in casting finishing, throughput and precision. For foundries to compete in today's global market, they must reduce labor and increase efficiency throughout their...

Rollover furnace.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Inductotherm's rollover furnace is ideal for close control of pouring to produce high quality, high alloy investment castings. In rollover furnaces, metal flows directly from the furnace into the mold with minimal air and refractory contact,...

Wheelabrator aftermarket parts.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... The leading supplier of quality after-market replacement parts for wheelblast equipment, Wheelabrator offers a complete line of quality aftermarket parts for its Wheelabrator[R] surface preparation equipment. Through its Aftermarket Parts...

CoreCenter.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Laempe continues to lead the way with the unique CoreCenter concept, combining core shooter, sand mixer and gas generator under a single controller with a Windows-based PC. The company has expanded its product line to the economical LL series...

MAUS automatic grinding.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... MAUS introduces a proven design of automatic grinding of iron and steel castings. The MAUS technique is a repeatable process utilizing rugged CNC platform, precise individual casting position verification, grinding wheel wear verification and...

Ceramic media.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... CARBO ACCUCAST[TM] ceramic media possesses strength, unique thermal properties and a uniform shape to provide increased media life, casting accuracy and production to metal casting applications. Lower production rests, reduced waste and less...

Automated pouring.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Inductotherm has released a comprehensive information package describing the advantages of the various types of automated pouring systems. It covers heated and unheated pouring vessels and the various methods of controlling the pouring process,...

Shakeout Tables.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... Cleveland Vibrator Shakeout Tables have capacities up to 3000 lbs. Our Grid Tables are used to raise flasks off roller conveyors to vibrate and compact sand around patterns. All equipment is designed for your specific application. We carry...

Tumble belt blast machines.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... The Viking 700S and 1400S steel flight ramble belt blasters are the heavy-duty blast machines with wide ranging capability. They handle shot or grit in addition to handling and cleaning light abrasives. The heavy-duty wheel components and lower...

Heat treating services.(Literature+PLUS+)
September 1, 2004... We understand that heat treating is an integral, part of your production process. So we make sure you're always in control. Our job is to make your job easier whether yon have one-of-a-kind or high-volume manufactured parts, aluminum or...

Finding value with lost foam casting.(Casting Facts)
September 1, 2004... Since the inception of foam patterns for metalcasting use in 1958, the lost foam casting process has been referred to by a variety of generic and proprietary names, such as evaporative pattern casting, full mold, Styrocast, Foamcast and foam...

AFS purchases, relocates to new facility in Schaumburg, Ill. in August after two-year search.(American Foundry Society/CMI News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Based on the need to better serve its member ship and the metalcasting industry as a whole. AFS is pleased to announce that it has now purchased and relocated to a forward-thinking, modern office structure located at: 1695 N. Penny Lane,...

First magnesium course in recent years attracts metalcasting community, casting end-users.(AFS/CMI News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The AFS Magnesium Div. and CMI partnered together in the CMI class, Design and Production of Magnesium Alloys Castings, August 4-5 in Livonia, Mich. The first magnesium course offered in recent years, detailed many aspects of magnesium casting...

AFS attends State Legislator conference.(AFS/CMI News)(Active Federal Service )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Pictured from left, Dwight Barnhard, Superior Aluminum Castings, Earl Bradley, EBAA Iron, Carolyn Barnhard, Superior Aluminum Castings, and Jim Keffer, EBAA Iron, represented AFS during the National Conference of State Legislators July 20-22 in...

Casting design seminar teaches effective methods to attendees.(AFS/CMI News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The one-day "Cost-Effective Casting Design Seminar," once again proved to be a success. Presented by the AFS Marketing Div. and CMI, and co-sponsored by Engineered Casting Solutions, more than 80 design engineers and end users arrived at the...

AFS Marketing & Selling of Castings Conference emphasizes the value of castings.(AFS/CMI News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... More than 80 representatives from the metalcasting community traveled to the Sofitel Hotel, Rosemont, Ill., Aug. 2-3 for the AFS Marketing & Selling of Castings Conference. With the theme "Intelligent Growth Strategies to Improve Your...

Thank you.(AFS/CMI News)(Moraine Valley Engineering Corp)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... This space is to thank the instructors and their companies who have provided their time and expertise for CMI courses held June 1-July 31, 2004. Walt Villlers, Moraine Valley Engineering Corp.

Chapter meetings.(AFS Chapter News)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... CHICAGO September 16--Urschel Laboratories Inc., Valparaiso, Ind.; Tour of Urschel's New Nobake Facility (Joint Meeting with NFFA-Chicago Management Group). DETROIT/WINDSOR September 16--Vladimir's, Farmington Hills, Mich.; Past Chairs'...

Northern California--in June, Weldon Russell, Phoenix Iron Works, receives the Old Timer of the Year award from Tony Machado, Abrasives Unlimited Inc., as part of the chapter's annual "Old Timers" night.(AFS Chapter News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA--In June, Weldon Russell (r), Phoenix Iron Works, receives the Old Timer of the Year award from Tony Machado (I), Abrasives Unlimited Inc., as part of the chapter's annual "Old Timers"...

Patternless casting, portable coordinate measuring create successful combo.(Case History)(Waukesha Kramer Inc.)(National Compact Stellarator Experiment)
September 1, 2004... Few metalcasting facilities exist that are as willing to take on new challenges like Waukesha Kramer Inc. (formerly Waukesha Foundry), Waukesha, Wis. The firm demonstrated this with a prototype steel casting for the National Compact Stellarator...

Metalcasting facility saves energy with compressed air system retrofit.(Case History)
September 1, 2004... Techni-Cast, Southgate, Calif., is a metalcasting facility that specializes in centrifugal casting, producing cast components such as landing gear for aircraft, ship shaft liners, automotive gaskets, cylinder liners, pump parts and balls for...

Ergonomic tools.(Metalcasting Supplies)
September 1, 2004... Honsa Ergonomic Technologies Inc. now offers ergonomically designed cleaning and finishing tools fitted with bails and zero gravity balancers. The tools were recently installed at a metalcasting facility with 97 cleaning stations cranking out...

Air compressors.(Metalcasting Supplies)
September 1, 2004... Kaeser Compressors Inc. recently released its new AS series rotary screw compressors. The 20-, 25- and 30-horsepower models feature Sigma Profile airend and deliver flows from 59-124 cfm pressures from 80-217 psi/g. The units feature...

Carbide cutting tools.(Metalcasting Supplies)
September 1, 2004... F&D Tools now offers new options for carbide and high-speed cutting tools. New for carbide tips are angle cutters, shell mills, Woodruff keyseat and dove tail cutters. Solid carbide options now include saws, ball endmills, metric endmills,...

Furnace retrofit kits.(Metalcasting Supplies)
September 1, 2004... Morganite Crucible Inc. now provides do-it-yourself retrofit kits for furnaces. By refitting electric resistance crucible furnaces with the new element panels and wiring schematics, lower furnace operating costs, improved melt efficiency and...