How one foundry had its roof safely covered and sealed rather than abated.
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Blowing Status Quo Out of the Water
Watry Industries and Mercury Marine team up on a complex engine casting.
Read MoreManaging Explosion and Fire Hazards in 3D Printing Applications
Accidental mixing of some chemicals poses a serious risk.
The Pros & Cons of Long-Term Agreements
Ordinary POs are inadequate for the components manufacturers expect their suppliers to build.
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Priorities and Willow Trees
It’s always good to know your priorities. For many of the major decisions of my life, I’ve organized my thoughts on paper and then stuck to that road map.
Did I follow that system for buying my last home? Of course not.
Understanding the Gating System
If you think back to all the discussions you have had with your foundry, I’m sure the subject of the gating system has probably come up.
Core Consolidation Cuts Many Costs, Opens Up Opportunities
The foundry that produced this hydraulic monoblock for the construction industry converted the process from green sand casting with traditional core tooling to green sand with 3D printed cores.
Reshoring and Rebuilding The Metalcasting Ecosystem
Metalcasting consolidation has reduced the number of metal casting facilities in the U.S. from 6,150 in 1955, to 3,200 plants in 1991, to today’s count of just 1,750. Now, the U.S. trails China and India, ranking only third globally in castings production.