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There are a million reasons why we have been utilizing metal for centuries. Metal is durable, dense, relatively easy to melt and manipulate, and can be cast into an infinite number of complex shapes and sizes for purposes ranging from industrial machinery and structural components to decorative fixtures and sculpture. Metal casting involves pouring melted […]

Director of Foundry Market, Claude Hutchens gives an inside look at his experience working with foundries to create advanced solutions. With nearly 30 years at GK under his belt, Claude has a unique perspective on the Foundry equipment and technology. Check out what he has to say!  

Waupaca Foundry has been in the foundry business for 147 years, making a name for themselves in the market as a casting powerhouse and leaders in the industry.   On October 9th, General Kinematics had the distinguished opportunity of touring their facilities at the headquarters in Waupaca, Wisconsin. Taking a walk through the plant you […]

Don’t miss: Foundry Safety Part 1: Noise Control Foundry Safety Part 2: Dust Control When it comes to heat in the foundry, there are a myriad of issues that may arise. We talked about how heat can kick silica dust into the air in the last segment, but what effect does heat have on the human […]

If you’re on the fence about which metal alloy to choose for your metal casting needs, consider aluminum bronze. This metal compound is extremely adaptable to the metal casting process and has a proven track record of success in a host of industries–from airlines to oil and gas. When safety and strength are your top […]

Don’t miss: Foundry Safety Part 1: Noise Control The next subject in our foundry safety discussion is Dust control. A serious issue surrounding the safety of your employees, Crystalline Silica dust or silica as it is most commonly referred to, is fine granite particles caused by grinding, crushing, and other manufacturing processes. This fine dust becomes […]

For centuries, the most advanced civilizations in the world have relied on cast iron to create everything from hand tools to buildings. From New York’s SoHo neighborhood to the covered market in Malta, some of the most impressive architectural work comes from the creative minds that work with cast iron. In fact, the United States Capitol […]

(Last Updated January 17, 2020)   Investment casting, similar to Lost-Wax casting, is thousands of years old. Documented for the first time around 1100 A.D.by a monk named Theophilus Presbyter, the term “investment” refers to the mold being filled or invested with metal. Investment casting was originally used to produce decor, religious statues, and jewelry. […]

Conveyors are often overlooked when it comes to processing equipment, something that many take for granted like the road that leads to work, or home, or the store. They move your material from one process to the next until it is complete. It’s a simple enough task. But ponder for a minute what would happen […]

The Beginning Metal has shaped the history of the world from the copper frog of Mesopotamia to the skyscrapers in modern day New York City. It shapes landscapes, connects people, and makes modern technological marvels possible. Metal Casting is arguably the oldest known Industrial process. In fact, it has made such an impression on the […]