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The Metal Casting Process Explained
What is Metal Casting? Metal casting is a modern process with ancient roots. In the metal casting process, metal shapes are formed by pouring molten metal into a mold cavity, where it is cooled and later extracted from the mold. Metal casting is arguably the earliest and most influential industrial process in history. It’s used […]
August 4th, 2025 | 8 min Read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: General Kinematics...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: General Kinematics Announces the Acquisition of SKALA Australasia. July 15, 2025- General Kinematics, a vibratory equipment manufacturer and system integrator located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, announced its acquisition of SKALA Australasia, located in Beresfield, Australia. SKALA is a full-service system integrator and equipment provider specializing in the recycling and mining industries across […]
July 15th, 2025 | 3 min Read
Recycling Foundry Sand
Foundry sand is used to create castings of all shapes and sizes. Once spent, this foundry sand needs to be disposed of or reused if possible. The metal casting process generates an estimated 6-10 million tons of spent foundry sand every year. By reclaiming the spent sand, it can either be reused in future metal […]
July 3rd, 2025 | 2 min Read
The Importance of G-Force in...
In the mining world, you often hear screen suppliers mention “G-force” as a critical performance metric. But what exactly is G-force, and why does it matter? Understanding G-Force G-force in screening systems is determined by two key factors: the speed at which the offset weights rotate and the stroke length of the machine’s vibration. For […]
June 13th, 2025 | 3 min Read
Which FINGER-SCREEN™ is Right for...
Your recycling operation deserves equipment that is efficient, reliable, and durable. The FINGER-SCREEN™ is known as The Heart of your Sorting System for good reason: a FINGER-SCREEN™ optimized for your specific operation can handle material separation challenges, minimize downtime, and hit your processing goals– increasing your overall profitability. As the heart of recycling facilities worldwide, […]
June 2nd, 2025 | 3 min Read
5 Common Foundry Bottlenecks (and...
Foundries today are under immense pressure to deliver more with less—less energy, less waste, and fewer delays. However, bottlenecks in production often hinder operational excellence. At General Kinematics, we specialize in identifying these choke points and providing smart, efficient equipment solutions that eliminate them. Here are five of the most common bottlenecks foundries face—and how […]
May 28th, 2025 | 3 min Read
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