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Pouring the Past Forward
The site of a closed foundry is transformed into an industrial learning legacy, while a former foundry worker - and museum volunteer - spearheads partnerships to create 'Pouring Man" statue castings.
Read NowWhat 3D Printed Sande Means for Surface Finish in Steel Castings
Research demonstrates that 3D printed sand molds are capable of producing steel castings with surface finishes comparable to conventional nobake molding processes.
AI-Driven Casting Simulation for Faster Design Developments
Thanks to machine learning and AI-driven expert emulation, designers can quickly identify the cluster of designs that offer the optimal balance of weight, safe space, energy absorption, and manufacturability
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Howell Foundry’s Model for a Smarter, Faster Casting Industry
AFS Corporate Member Howell Foundry carved out a distinct niche in the metalcasting industry by specializing in fast-turn, high-complexity steel castings for customers who can’t afford to wait.
Don’t Make New People Learn the Hard Way
Being a lifelong Midwesterner, I’m not exactly a stranger to tornadoes, but thankfully I haven’t met any face to face. One night, some 15 years ago, we were under a tornado watch, replete with city sirens, and thus resigned ourselves to a few hours in the basement.
Small Process Adjustments Can Reduce Casting Cost
In today’s manufacturing environment, casting cost optimization often requires more than just a sharp eye on material prices or supplier quotes; it demands a deeper look at the entire process.
Ductile Iron Casting Conversion Cuts Lead Time and Cost
According to suppliers in the oil and gas industry, stabbing guides help workers align two sections of tubing, drill pipe, or casing for male-to-female connections. The foundry that produced this 47-lb.
In Recognition of Reshoring Success: Two Industry-Leading Companies Revitalizing US Manufacturing
The National Metalworking Reshoring Award honors companies that have contributed to the trend by effectively reshoring products, parts, or tooling made primarily by metal forming, fabricating, casting, or machining, including additive manufacturing.