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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.

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.

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.&nbs

This engine block casting demonstrates how the toolingless 3D precision sand printing additive manufacturing process coupled with the low pressure casting process allows thin-wall, light-weight com