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What is Metal Casting? Metal casting is a modern process with ancient roots. In the metal casting process, metal shapes are formed by pouring liquid metal into a mold, 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 to […]

CastExpo 2019 is quickly approaching! From April 27-30, the General Kinematics team will be at the CastExpo tradeshow in Atlanta, Georgia. It’s the largest North American expo for metalcasting suppliers, buyers, and metalcasters. CastExpo will have tech demos, full-scale exhibits, keynote speakers, thousands of attendees, and more. General Kinematics will be on site to meet […]

Construction and demolition (C&D) materials include debris generated during a renovation, demolition or construction of civil engineering structures. The EPA estimated that in 2015, nearly 550 million tons of C&D debris overall was generated in the United States alone — more than twice the amount of municipal solid waste generated that same year. Some of […]

      Since 1960, General Kinematics has become recognized in the foundry industry as innovators, collaborators, and experts in foundry equipment and processes. But what truly makes our equipment “Foundry-Rated”? To answer this question, we need to take a step back and look at the metal casting process itself. What type of environment do […]

Processing biomass incorporates various types of materials like wood, wood pellets, grass, yard waste farm waste, and more. Because of this, biomass processing equipment is designed to handle specific processes, including vibratory screening, density separation, metering, or material drying. When the right biomass equipment is chosen, processes can be completed thoroughly and efficiently, cutting down […]

Aluminum is one of the most commonly recycled metals in the country. It’s also 100% recyclable: it doesn’t lose any integrity or quality in the process. An incredible 75% of all aluminum that has ever been produced is still in use today. Before an aluminum can is recycled for reuse, it goes through a long […]

Aluminum and Brass castings can be used in many industries with growing opportunities around the world.     Aluminum Castings   Aluminum castings are prized for their light-weight, smooth surface finish, and high-strength when it comes to detailed castings. Often used in cars and cookware, aluminum casting use is expected to grow with the increase […]

Buying capital equipment can be a large investment. In order to increase your return on this investment, it is imperative to monitor your equipment to keep it in the best shape possible. With consistent monitoring, equipment errors can be spotted quickly, reducing downtime, disruptions, and maintenance costs. Creating a monitoring system including a schedule, monitoring […]

For Immediate Release General Kinematics                                                                                Marketing Dept.: (815) 444-3521 marketing@generalkinematics.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: RICK KEMPF NAMED NORTH AMERICAN FOUNDRY DIRECTOR       General Kinematics welcomes Rick Kempf back as North American Foundry Director. On February 25, 2019, Rick Kempf returned to General Kinematics Crystal Lake location to continue his career in the industry […]

In Denver, Colorado from February 24-27 mining industry professionals from around the world gathered to attend The 2019 SME Annual Conference and Expo. Thousands of key players in the mining and metallurgy market gathered to exchange ideas and discover new technologies to improve their extraction processes. General Kinematics attended this year’s event, sharing discoveries and […]