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01. April 2021 A report by Yang Linlong, Xu Leilei (Suzhou Mingzhi Technology Co., Ltd.). Abstract: To introduce the development method, performance values and results newest generation of the integrated high-efficiency heater for the core machines, as well as a finite element analysis method to improve the performance of the heater, with an integrated design concept. The results show that significant results have been achieved in improving the curing efficiency of the core making m...

17. March 2021 Fettling Shop: User report with two test cases from Germany and Italy – Up to 80% cost reduction Effective degating and runner breaking Test cases in Europa prove that CASTING SPLITTER and SNAP BREAKER reduce fatigue, costs and labor time while increasing safety. As foundries start on their road to recovery from the COVID pandemic, an increased emphasis is placed on cost cutting methods, effective use of production and increasing the market competitiveness of the fo...

19. March 2021 2021 simulation software update release includes faster speeds, improved accuracy, and unmatched user experience Altair, a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI), today announced updated solver technologies and enhanced user experiences with the release of its 2021 simulation software update. “In addition to accelerated simulation of real-world pro...

02. February 2021 Product Quality, Process Robustness and Cost-Effective Productivity The continuous casting process is of crucial importance for the manufacture of semi-finished products. Liquid metal is introduced into a short, intensively cooled mold, which may include graphite inserts, from a tundish or launder. At the same rate, metal is withdrawn from the mold, where the presence of a stable solidified shell at the end of the mold needs to be assured. In the start-up phase, a s...

20. January 2021 A solution to rapid changes of nozzle size in bottom pour applications When using stopper and nozzle technologies for bottom pouring applications it may be desirable to change nozzle diameters between fills of the ladle or even between castings. In normal circumstances this would not be possible as it would require removing and replacing the nozzle and stopper. Foseco VAPEX FOSLOW is a new system that allows for changes in nozzle diameter, even in a full ladle. VAPEX...

31. March 2021 The sun never sets at ABP Future Vision for the metalworking industries regarding digitalization and sustainability - An entirely new way of collaborating, learning and service management Feel invited to a visionary talk with Markus Fournell, Vice President Digitalization & Service Products at ABP Induction Open borders, globalization tendencies in society as well as in the economy, cross-border cooperation and research projects – the internationalization of services...

08. April 2021 Multifunctional inoculant to produce centrifugal cast pipes The mold powder from ASK Chemicals Metallurgy is a multifunctional inoculant that has been specially developed for the requirements of the production of centrifugal cast pipes made of spheroidal graphite and lamellar graphite cast iron. In addition to the efficient separating effect, the product fulfills other important features and is also available in customer-specific formulations on request.  The mold pow...

05. April 2021 Weijing Celebrates 100th Completed Hammer Order The 100th Weijing Degating Hammer set was delivered on Feb 24, 2021. It is a key milestone for Weijing Hammer to move to the next stage. Weijing produced its first degating hammer QC 65 set in June, 2013. It was the smallest one, providing 500 Joules of impact energy and able to degate a maximum neck size of around 90 mm. For Weijings staff, it seems like it was just yesterday.  Thanks to Weijings strict quality c...

12. April 2021 #ThinkBig: How to produce large structural diecasting parts even more simple – The Italpresse Gauss way of casting With the aluminium die casting market predicted to grow strongly in the next years (6.95% in automotive by 2024), die casters able to produce larger, structural parts efficiently and reliably have a competitive advantage. Attend the Italpresse Gauss webinar to find out how our latest Giant innovation can help. With huge closing forces, a clever compact d...

10. April 2021 Mission until 2030 KUKA makes automation available to everyone In the next ten years, more and more people around the world will be working with robots. Automation is becoming mainstream and is finding its way into more and more areas. Easy access to robotics: That’s KUKA’s ambitious goal – and therefore is presenting the first elements of a preview of an operating system of the future at the digital Hannover Messe 2021. Because therein lies the key: simple opera...