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28. February 2021 Die casting training available from anywhere, anytime With lasting travel restrictions attending a practical training course keeps being difficult. Nevertheless, foundries might need to train somebody on a new equipment or wish for an introduction to die casting for someone who is new to the industry. Taking a look at the new Bühler web education format is worthwhile. Many of the known Bühler trainings are now available in webinar format. Bühler’s online cours...

09. March 2021 Artificial Intelligence improves casting quality: Condals cuts scrap by 45% Spanish foundry group Condals has seen its scrap rates drop significantly after adopting DISA’s Monitizer® digital solution. Scrap rates dropped by 39% and 45% for two patterns during production testing with the Monitizer | PRESCRIBE optimisation tool. During the project, Condals first upgraded its Monitizer | CIM installation, then deployed Monitizer | GLOBAL to collect and monitor live pro...

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...

23. February 2021 RUMP STRAHLANLAGEN takes a step towards southern Europe RUMP STRAHLANLAGEN has chosen a professional with extensive experience in the field of shotblasting machinery as sales representative in Spain and Portugal, Alexis Vázquez. As part of RUMPs global expansion strategy, with more than 2,000 machines in operation around the globe, Alexis main job will be to showcase our brand RUMP STRAHLANLAGEN in the Iberian Peninsula. In addition to our more traditional sectors ...

01. March 2021 New 100% electric core shooter from JML Industrie JML Industrie has launched their new e-shooter which is both Industry 4.0 compatible and 100% electric. The e-shooter is based on a lower static structure with a movable shooting and gassing head. The machine has been designed to provide better access for both cleaning and maintenance. Cleaning time is further reduced due to the absence of a shooting cartridge.  Simplicity, reliability and low management costs chara...

03. March 2021 Thomas Fritsch Chief Editor abk PRESSENBAU UND AUTOMATION has the competent answer and the right machine at hand "There are die-cast parts that must not be broken for further use during deburring, but rather require a clean full cut with the help of a specially manufactured deburring press," explains DYNACST Germany boss Armin Beck in an interview. The current challenge concerns a magnesium die-cast part that will later be used as the rear lock for a luxury Bavarian ve...

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...

06. March 2021 Change in Management and Leadership at Foseco; Outlook for a Stronger Foundry Industry On 30 June 2021, Heinz Nelissen will retire after 31 years of successful service to the Foseco and Vesuvius group of companies.  Heinz Nelissen was instrumental in the development and expansion of Foseco and Vesuvius, first as product manager for non-ferrous products, then for Foseco as sales manager of the foundry non-ferrous business unit. After two years of business development i...