Videos in "Technical"
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Investigating the Effects of Turbulent Gating on C89833 Material
Brass foundries have typically seen an increase in scrap rates due to castings failing leak testing since the conversion from leaded brass alloys to no-lead brass... 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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Hoyt Memorial Lecture: Metalmorphasis Change and Transition
Change is constant, as nothing stays the same. Consider the words of the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist... more
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Transformation of the Modern Foundry
The foundry industry has been in a state of transformation for over 2600 years. From simple shapes carved into stone, to topologically optimized and additive manufacture... more
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OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards
What Does OSHA's New Laser Focus Enforcement Program for Heat Illness Mean for Foundries? On April 8, 2022, OSHA launched a new national emphasis program targeting... 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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Iron Casting Conversion Case Study
This case study discusses the process and details on a steel fabrication that was converted into a ductile iron casting.
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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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Steel Melting in Coreless Induction Furnaces: Refractory Challenges & Experience
An overview of refractory properties and factors to help control refractory performance in coreless induction furnaces and best practices that will benefit your... more
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Root-cause Analysis & Problem Solving of Shrink Defects in Aluminum Alloy
In order to investigate the root cause of shrink defects in aluminum alloy A319, the solidification rate of this alloy in the sand molds prepared by a Cold Box system,... more
