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ASI International Ltd.
Severe slag build-up in the upper case of a channel furnace.

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SINC Thermal LLC
SINC Thermal holding furnace.
Melt/Pour

Optimizing Aluminum Melt Quality

Jan. 21, 2025
A novel holding furnace design advances melt-management technology, offering control over critical quality parameters and measurable improvements in performance and efficiency...
Solar Manufacturing
Adam Jones, Midwest regional sales manager at Solar Manufacturing, examines the 48x48x72-inch deep insulated hot zone of a new vacuum furnace at FPM Heat Treating.
Finishing

Heat Treater Adds Capacity, Flexibility

Dec. 5, 2024
FPM Heat Treating has expanded the volume and range of its processing capabilities, particularly for automotive and aerospace sector parts.
Rösler
Rösler RHBD 13/18-So continuous-feed spinner hanger shot-blasting machine
Finishing

High-Volume, High-Throughput Shot Blasting… but Gently

Dec. 3, 2024
An aluminum diecaster adopted a custom-engineered continuous-feed, spinner hanger blast machine for effective deflashing of the EV components.
Dilok Klaisataporn
ID 339505837 © Dilok Klaisataporn | Dreamstime
Issues and Ideas

A Few Words Before We Continue

Dec. 2, 2024
Innovation is not disruption. It brings a new perspective or new value to something that is established –without changing or destroying its purpose.
Inductotherm
Inductotherm Corp. Melting, Holding, Pouring
Melt/Pour

Executive Change at Inductotherm

Dec. 2, 2024
A planned succession has brought a co-leadership arrangement to the thermal processing technology and equipment group.

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Download: FM&T's 2025 Metalcasting Outlook

Jan. 14, 2025
Download the results of our annual survey of foundry and diecasting managers and decisionmakers as they share their 2025 outlook.
Emilyprofamily | Dreamstime
Regardless of the potential impact of sustainability performance, over 92% of global GDP is covered by some form of net-zero target – but manufacturing’s high operating leverage and trade-sensitive nature make it difficult to decarbonize as quickly as other sectors.
HA Group
HA International feeder products.
Molds/Cores

New HA Project to Produce Feeders in US

Oct. 29, 2024
A “significant investment” will expand HA’s regional production and reinforce its commitment to North American foundry operations.
Hunter Foundry Machinery Corp.
The Hunter Top Bottom Blow machine, introduced in 2019, uses adjustable hydraulics to deliver higher squeeze pressure and produces more consistent and uniform mold surface hardness than many gravity-filling processes.
Molds/Cores

Hunter Foundry Machinery Sold to Investor Group

Oct. 24, 2024
The manufacturer of matchplate molding and mold-handling equipment is under new ownership, with assurance of continued commitment to metalcasting operations and technology.
Sascha Winter | Dreamstime
Large language model concept illustration.
Issues and Ideas

Re-Evaluating the Value of AI

Oct. 22, 2024
Never mind machine learning. LLMs offer multiple paths for manufacturers to expand their capabilities and extend their market reach.
Franklin Precision Castings
The Model TRX-1250CAM water-jet blasting machine at Franklin Precision Castings.
Finishing

New Machine Speeds Ceramic Shell Cleaning

Oct. 17, 2024
Franklin Precision Castings has reduced investment casting cycle times 50-75% using an automatic/manually operated water-blasting system.