Monthly Archives: December 2013

Equipment doesn’t last forever. Over time, through normal wear and tear, problems emerge. Machines also can underperform due to operational practice, process parameters and lack of proper attention. As operators and maintenance personnel change over time, poor practice can creep in. Too often, efforts to save money can result in […]

Evaluating Equipment Performance

10 Dec, 2013 in Features tagged Education / North America by Global Casting Magazine

The microstructure of austempered ductile iron (ADI) is composed of needle ferrite and carbon-enriched austenite, called ausferrite. ADI has excellent comprehensive mechanical properties, obtained by changing the chemical composition, austenitizing temperature and holding time, and austempering temperature and holding time. A lot of attention has been paid to the production […]

Research and Application of Carbidic Austempered Ductile Iron

10 Dec, 2013 in Features tagged Alloys / Melting by Global Casting Magazine

Is gray iron still a good alternative to aluminum and compacted graphite iron in the production of automotive castings? Recent results from a study regarding the effect of structure on mechanical and thermal properties of gray iron address this question, taking into account the influence of specific alloying elements like […]

Future Promising for High Strength Gray Iron

10 Dec, 2013 in Features tagged Metals & Alloys by Global Casting Magazine

It takes skilled workers using up-to-date equipment to run the most efficient casting operations. Software is a key component in these shops, enabling optimal performance in each production zone, collecting data for management as well as linking one zone to the next. Numerous metrics can be tracked digitally to aid […]

Digital Casting Management

10 Dec, 2013 in Features tagged North America / Quality Control by Global Casting Magazine

Neenah Foundry, a subsidiary of Neenah Enterprises, Neenah, Wis., melts and processes 1,200 tons of iron a day. Producing that kind of volume, the facility depends heavily on its quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) processes, specifically MeltLab thermal analysis and the Graphic Statistical Process Control (GSPC) system.MeltLab Systems, […]

Up-To-Date Data Boosts Quality Assurance

10 Dec, 2013 in Products tagged Energy Efficiency / North America / Quality Control by Global Casting Magazine

Bradken Inc., Kansas City, Mo., was searching for an improved 3-D metrology solution for the large castings at its Tacoma, Wash. facility. Equipment was needed that offered detailed data resolution, system flexibility, improved efficiency and reduced rework costs. Onsite tests measured and inspected large dome castings that were part of […]

Improved Metrology Via Structured Blue Light 3-D Scanners

10 Dec, 2013 in Products tagged North America / Quality Control by Global Casting Magazine

Considering the steady growth of aluminum parts cast via gravity and low pressure diecasting, particularly in the automotive industry, ASK Chemicals, Hilden, Germany, developed Solitec AD 901, a semi-insulating, water-based die coating that can extend service life by as much as 50%. Solitec AD 901 also can help ensure molds […]

Water-based Insulating Die Coating Improves Service Life

10 Dec, 2013 in Products tagged Chemicals / Europe by Global Casting Magazine

KSM Qinhuangdao Auto Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd announced its establishment on Nov. 1, 2013. The company, covering an area of 66,700m2, with its plant covering 30,000m2, is located in the Citic Dicastal Industry Park of Qinhuangdao Economic and Technological Development Zone, China. The project is expected to be completed in […]

KSM Qinhuangdao Auto Parts Newly Established

10 Dec, 2013 in News tagged Asia / Foundry by Global Casting Magazine

The 20th Ho Leung Ho Lee prize award ceremony was held on October 30, 2013, in Beijing, China. Peng Fan, vice president of the China Foundry Association and chairman of KOCEL Group, was among the 46 winners. He was awarded the prize for scientific and technological innovation. With 30 years […]

CFA Vice President, KOCEL Chairmen Peng Fan Awarded “2013 Ho ...

10 Dec, 2013 in News tagged Asia / Industry Events by Global Casting Magazine

On August 19, 2013, China Wafangdian Bearing Group Corporation (ZWZ) signed an equity transfer agreement in Frankfurt, Germany, with German BWK Investment Co. Ltd., the shareholder of KRW Leipzig GmbH. “After the acquisition, KRW will under the management of ZWZ independently and locally. Through resource integration and technology renovation, KRW […]

China Bearing Giant ZWZ Acquires KRW

10 Dec, 2013 in News tagged Asia / Europe / Foundry by Global Casting Magazine