Videos in "Molding"
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Monitoring Curing Effectiveness of Chemically Bonded Sand Molds using Embedded Sensors
The phenolic urethane reaction causes byproducts to be emitted from molds as they cure. These emissions are thought to be linked to the physical property development of... more
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Fast Moisture and VOC Test
The percent Moisture Content (MC) and Percent Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Loss-on-Ignition (LOI) are standardized testing procedures for the American Foundry... more
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Flash Prediction through Mold Distortion Simulations
Thermal distortion simulation has played a large role in identifying possible issues in the casting process. Despite the benefits of mold distortion simulations, flash... more
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A Novel Approach to Thermal Processing Development for Precision Sand Casting Process in Aluminum 319 Alloy
Most aluminum alloy castings require a thermal processing stage to provide the requisite mechanical properties and dimensional stability. Thermal processing also has a... more
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Using Industry 4.0 in the No-Bake Foundry
The all-encompassing Smart Factory may be out of reach for many businesses but by choosing the elements and technologies that suit your business, giving you the... more
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Reduction of Coating Related Casting Defects
Mold and core coating related defects are discussed. Topics include veining, penetration, erosion, gas defects, spalling, scabs, inclusions, orange peel, brush marks,... more
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Prediction of Core Gas Pressure from Chemically Bonded Sand Molds using Process Simulation Software
Did you know the University of Northern Iowa is conducting research into developing advanced API software for foundries? Its purpose is to predict gas porosity defects... more
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The Synergistic Effects of Refractory Coatings and Sand Additives in Controlling Veining, Metal Penetration and Surface Finish in PUCB Systems
The development of more effective engineered sand additives and refractory coatings has significantly helped to reduce or eliminate casting defects such as veining,... more
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Best of CastExpo 2019 – Sand Distribution Effect on Three-Dimensional Printed Sand Properties
This webinar assesses the impact that screen distribution has on the final properties of 3D printed silica sand.
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Best of CastExpo 2019 – Evaluation of Emissions in Green Sand & Casting Comparison
For many years, researchers in the foundry industry and universities have been developing testing protocols to evaluate the emission characteristics of prepared green... more