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

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

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

Most aluminum alloy castings require a thermal processing stage to provide the requisite mechanical properties and dimensional stability. Thermal processing also has a... more

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

Mold and core coating related defects are discussed. Topics include veining, penetration, erosion, gas defects, spalling, scabs, inclusions, orange peel, brush marks,... more

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

The development of more effective engineered sand additives and refractory coatings has significantly helped to reduce or eliminate casting defects such as veining,... more

This webinar assesses the impact that screen distribution has on the final properties of 3D printed silica sand.

For many years, researchers in the foundry industry and universities have been developing testing protocols to evaluate the emission characteristics of prepared green... more