Refractory coatings exist to improve casting quality, but when not properly applied, they can cause unwanted characteristics in the final casting.
By Jay Morrison, Carpenter Brothers (Mequon, Wisconsin)
Applying a refractory coating to molds and cores can be a useful step to improve surface finish, control the heat transfer characteristics and thus the microstructure in the casting, improve core venting and prevent certain defects in the casting. As with any process step, proper techniques in applying the coating are paramount in achieving the desired effects and avoiding the cause of new quality issues. Metalcasters can apply coatings to their sand molds in four main ways, all with varying advantages and disadvantages.
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Refractory coatings exist to improve casting quality, but when not properly applied, they can cause unwanted characteristics in the final casting.
By Jay Morrison, Carpenter Brothers (Mequon, Wisconsin)
Brushing coating on molds is useful when extra care needs to be given to certain areas.
Applying a refractory coating to molds and cores can be a useful step to improve surface finish, control the heat transfer characteristics and thus the microstructure in the casting, improve core venting and prevent certain defects in the casting. As with any process step, proper techniques in applying the coating are paramount in achieving the desired effects and avoiding the cause of new quality issues. Metalcasters can apply coatings to their sand molds in four main ways, all with varying advantages and disadvantages.
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Lethbridge Iron Works (Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada) won the award
Material: Ductile iron ASTM A536 65-45-12.
Process: Horizontal green sand.
Weight: 68 lbs.
Dimensions: 36 x 16 x 8 in.
Application: Frame for mounting seeding components.
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A patented water-based liquid parting which provides improved odor characteristics and reduced flammability.
The Hill and Griffith Company has developed and patented a unique water-based liquid parting which provides improved odor characteristics and reduced flammability for foundry molding applications. Flammability has long been a concern in automatic molding operations and with the water-based formula, this concern can be minimized or eliminated.
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Monarch Industries of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada won the award
Front Bracket Extension: Monarch Industries
MATERIAL: D100-70-03 ductile iron.
PROCESS: Green sand.
WEIGHT: 94.6 lbs.
DIMENSIONS: 25.1 in x 13.7 x 21.8 in.
APPLICATION: Multi-functional frame rail mount for vocational trucks.
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Stop by the Hill and Griffith Company Booth 1519 for more information on our Green Sand Metalcasting Foundry Supplies
Left to right Tom Trainor,
Doug Schwall, Tom Dempsey,
Ron Schweyer and Dave Greek, Jr.
Metalcasters, casting buyers, and suppliers from around the world are in Atlanta for CastExpo, April 27-30, for the world’s first look in 2019 at new technologies and equipment for the foundry industry. American Foundry Society, the show sponsor, announced that there are more than 425 exhibitors offering demonstrations and information about their products and services. Registration for CastExpo is open at www.castexpo.com.
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32 countries to be represented at CastExpo. Stop by the Hill and Griffith Company Booth Number 1519.
Metalcasters, casting buyers, and suppliers from around the world will gather April 27-30 in Atlanta for CastExpo, for the world’s first look in 2019 at new technologies and equipment for the foundry industry. American Foundry Society, the show sponsor, announced today that attendees from 32 different countries will be in attendance. More than 425 exhibitors will be offering demonstrations and information about their products and services.
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Stop by the Hill and Griffith Company Booth Number 1519.
The GWCC is conveniently located in downtown Atlanta and is 15 minutes from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). ATL is the world’s busiest airport, with more than 150 direct, non-stop flights landing there every day. This location is sure to draw plenty of manufacturers and metalcasters to CastExpo 2019
The triennial CASTEXPO will be held in the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, "15 reasons to get excited for CastExpo!"
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Metalcasters around the world face many of the same challenges. That point was articulated at the recent Foundry Leadership Conference in Amelia Island, Florida, presented by the American Foundry Society.
Moderated by AFS Vice President Peter Reich, LaempeReich, a panel on the Condition of the Global Foundry Industry also included Brad Muller, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry; Atsushi Nagai, SintoKogio; Carsten Kuhlgatz, HA International; and Denny Dotson, representing the World Foundry Organization.
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