Monthly Archives: April 2014

The optimization of energy consumption and the associated reduction of CO2 emissions are top priorities for our society in the 21st century. In addition, the world’s resources are finite which is why it is important to search for opportunities to use them as efficiently as possible. The governmental regulation of […]

The Future of Light Metal Die Casting Foundries

14 Apr, 2014 in Features tagged Energy Efficiency / Environment by Global Casting Magazine

Developing a successful, repeatable, reliable process for pouring aluminum into a permanent mold is no simple task. The many variables include metal and mold temperatures, shrink factors, mold coatings, casting cycle times and melt quality. Considering the numerous factors that influence quality and quantity, introducing sand cores to permanent molds […]

Keys to Success in Semi-Permanent Mold Casting

14 Apr, 2014 in Features tagged Moulding / Pouring by Global Casting Magazine

There are various ways to improve casting machinability. Natural aging’s effect on cast iron ma-chinability differs based on its alloying elements, which are nitride-forming (titanium), car-bide-forming (chromium) and nitrogen mobility modifiers (manganese). Relationships between cast iron aging and casting machinability have been veri fied in multiple laboratory and industrial tests, […]

Cast Iron Machinability

14 Apr, 2014 in Features tagged Cleaning & Finishing by Global Casting Magazine

One of the top global foundry industry events, Metal China 2014, will be held May 19-22 in China International Exhibition Center (new venue), Beijing. It’s expected to have 100,000 sq. m of show area with 100,000 exhibitors from more than 80 countries and regions gathering at the grand event. Key […]

Metal China 2014 Held This May

11 Apr, 2014 in Features tagged China by Global Casting Magazine

Due to the continued growth of China’s economy, its machine tool industry is projected to keep its fast growth pace and lead in the development of the casting die industry. As die making technology and quality has improved, imports are expected to be cut less and, in return, overseas markets […]

China Investment Casting Die Industry Seeks Global Integration

8 Apr, 2014 in News tagged Asia / Die Casting by Global Casting Magazine

On Dec. 12, 2013, Liu Mingzhong, Vice President of CFA and Chairman of Xinxing Cathay International Group Co., Ltd, was awarded the title of “China Annual Economic Figure 2013,” which has been a well recognized and the most influential annual economic event in China organized by CCTV since 2010. The […]

CFA Vice President Liu Awarded “Annual Economic Figure 2013”

8 Apr, 2014 in News tagged Asia / Industry Events by Global Casting Magazine

On Nov. 9, 2013, FAW Africa Investment Company of FAW China has signed a cooperation memorandum with Algeria Arcofina Group that both sides will invest in a joint-venture vehicle construction plant in Algeria. According to the memo, the plant will construct 10,000 vehicles in the first year after its establishment […]

FAW to Set Up Vehicle Construction Plant in Algeria

8 Apr, 2014 in News tagged Africa / Asia by Global Casting Magazine