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Die Casting vs Sand Casting: What’s the Difference? Die casting involves using high pressure to inject molten metal into a metal mold, and sand casting involves pouring molten metal into a sand mold. Die casting and sand casting are both reliable processes, but each has its pros and cons. When choosing which technique to use […]

Foundry Automation Foundry automation is becoming more attainable as industry leaders develop more cutting-edge technology. Like many other industries, foundries are moving towards “smart” technology. Smart technology utilizes AI, machine learning, and data analytics to advance existing processes further. A trending example of this would be ChatGPT, a writing AI that uses machine learning to […]

Electric Vehicles: The Impact on the Metalcasting Industry Electric vehicle manufacturing has been on the rise over the last few years. In the last decade, sales of electric vehicles have increased from only 20,000 to over two million. This uptick in EV sales will impact automotive parts manufacturers, including metalcasters and foundries. Internal combustion engine […]

How to Overcome the U.S. Labor Shortage in Metalcasting COVID-19 and supply chain issues have frequently made headlines over the last few years. Unfortunately, we are not entirely out of the woods yet. We are currently seeing some of the long-term effects of these global issues. One of these effects is a labor shortage in […]

Pros and Cons of Different Furnaces Choosing the right furnace for your foundry business is a significant investment. Knowing what type of furnace meets your cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and safety needs is an integral part of the purchasing process. If you need insight into what kind of furnace is right for your business, we have overviewed […]

What is Heat Treatment? Although most people don’t know what heat treatment is, it’s actually an essential part of the manufacturing process. That’s because heat treating allows a metal piece to be improved in order for the material to better withstand wear and tear. Heat treatment involves heating a metal or alloy to a specific […]

What is Ductile Iron? Ductile iron, also known as ductile cast iron, is a durable, fatigue-resistant metal due to its spherical graphite structure. First patented in 1948, ductile iron is today’s version of cast iron. Like cast iron, modern ductile iron contains small pieces of graphite which slightly change the properties of the iron.  What’s […]

Cold forging is an important process used to shape and strengthen metals. In order to best understand how it works, it’s important to first understand what forging is, and what each type of forging offers. What is Forging? Forging is a manufacturing process through which a solid metal workpiece is deformed and then re-shaped using […]

Vibratory equipment, when properly maintained, can be some of the most valuable, and lasting tools in your foundry, mining, or materials processing operation. However, there are a few things you can do to extend the life of your equipment and ensure it continues running properly. It’s important to follow a maintenance routine for each component […]