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General Kinematics is a world leader of innovation and production for Foundry and metalcasting systems and equipment. Top foundries around the world have trusted GK to improve their systems. Explore the GK Foundry Equipment Universe below. Hear from North American Foundry Director, Rick Kempf, read case studies, watch videos, and more.
North American Foundry Director | Rick Kempf
Rick started at General Kinematics in 1994 as a design engineer, later moving to the sales department and becoming North American Sales Manager. Rick holds five patents from his time with General Kinematics including a patent he shares with General Kinematics’ President, Tom Musschoot. Rick was appointed to lead General Kinematics North America Foundry Department in 2019 due to his extensive technical knowledge of foundry equipment and experience in all departments of the foundry.
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What is Dross Metal and How is it Reclaimed?
What is Dross Metal? Dross is created after melting different types of metals. When metals oxidize in a furnace, they interact with oxides, impurities, oil, and other materials. Dross is the leftover ‘impurities’ in molten metal after oxidation. Dross occurs more commonly in non-ferrous and low-melting-point metals such as lead, aluminum, zinc, and tin. These […]
The Benefits of Vibratory Inclined Conveyors
What Are Vibratory Inclined Conveyors? Vibratory inclined conveyors are a cost-effective way to transport castings, scrap, sand, and other materials from one level of a facility to another. They are used in foundries that want to increase production volume without expanding or completely rebuilding their facility. Foundries benefit from vibrating inclined conveyors because they integrate […]
What the EPA’s New PM2.5 Standard Means for Metalcasting
The New PM2.5 Standard On February 7, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The new standard for PM2.5 is 9 micrograms per cubic meter, dropping from the previous 12 micrograms per cubic meter. This new standard will take effect […]
