Getting melt into shape
A central issue regarding the die casting process is the mould. It determines the contours of a die cast part and affects its properties. Mouldmaking still has a huge development potential, particularly in…
Foundry Vs Additive comparison of performances and heat treatments for an Al-Si-Mg alloy
The Additive Manufacturing (AM) of aluminium alloys is facing a growing development mainly thanks to the optimization of the production process and of the quality of the powders used as raw material. this…
OPC UA High Pressure Die Casting Initiative
CEMAFON, together with VDMA Metallurgy and the OPC Foundation, has recently launched the “OPC UA High Pressure Die Casting Initiative”, involving the manufacturers of pressure die casting machines and associated equipment in the…
Challenges in the market for structural castings posed by globalization
Die casting is an economic method for the manufacture of structural components. The foundries that operate in this area have to cope with a number of challenges. The use of modern manufacturing technology…
The circular foundry
Assofond has drawn up and published its first sustainability report highlighting the description of a transparent field, aware of environmental issues, sound and able to compete as protagonist in the world. With the…
3D printing lands in foundry
The innovations brought by 3D printing can effectively support the traditional foundry process. here is how it is possible to implement, through the FDM technology, disposable patterns for the casting of mechanical/hydraulic components…
Digitizing Raw Materials Planning in Engineered Goods
Using digital tools to coordinate purchasing across plants can reduce inventory by half without damaging either plant efficiency or customer service. Many engineered metals companies have been using acquisitions to grow. However, once…
Riri Group invests in the Supply Chain
Leader in the manufacturing of zips and buttons, thanks to its brands Riri, Cobrax and Meras, the Group continues to grow and acquires MR Plating SA and SPM Pressofusione S.r.l. The Riri Group…
EUROGUSS 2018: Mecca for the international die-casting industry
The latest EUROGUSS came to an end on 18 January 2018 after three successful days that set a new record for visitor numbers. Snow, rain, squalls and the associated traffic chaos in many…
A bright future for die casting
Does die casting technologies and processes still exist in the “era of additive manufacturing”? Yes of course, last market trends are confirming that. Counter to the general development in world trade, global exports…
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