The past year has caused every industry to rethink their product development strategies. According to IndustryWeek.com: “Like all industries, the design and manufacturing world experienced a shockwave of changes in 2020 due to the pandemic, and as a result many product development companies had to suddenly become more agile to pivot in new and innovative […]
Have you heard of sand casting? Consider this. According to Thomas Net: “Metal casting is one of the most basic yet most useful manufacturing methods available to designers. These processes involve pouring molten metal inside of a preformed mold, which becomes a finalized part when cooled. The ability to shape metal without the need for […]
The American Foundry Society (AFS) has projected strong growth for the market this year. According to AFS: “The U.S. metalcasting industry is projected to grow at a rate of 19.7% in 2021, according to a new report published by the American Foundry Society. “This and other vital business intelligence was released today in the biannual […]
You may have heard of CNC Machining, but what exactly is it and when do you need to use it? According to Manufacturing.net: “Custom CNC machining entails creating parts that do not exist anywhere else. It can take any form of CNC machining including CNC turning, CNC milling, and EDM among others, that a company […]
If you want to be successful at casting, the design of the core is essential. According to Casting Source: “The green sand casting process is the most widely used high-volume process because it is versatile and cost effective. In the case of an oil pan for a combine used in the agriculture industry produced by […]
Metalcasting is a vital industry. Here’s why. According to Modern Casting: “The coronavirus has caused us to consider how much our world is interwoven, how fragile networks can be, and how important it is to shore up and maintain strong ties to avoid major crises. The manufacturing supply chain has not escaped this scrutiny, and […]
3D Printing has been a game-changer for many industries, including forging. According to 3DPrint.com: “Saptarshee Mitra has recently published a doctoral thesis, ‘Experimental and numerical characterization of functional properties of sand molds produced by additive manufacturing (3D printing by jet binding) in a fast foundry.’ Delving into hybrid casting and improved methods for creating metal […]
Here is a breakdown of the sampling process. According to Casting Source: “Now that you have selected a foundry and procured the pattern and core boxes necessary to make your casting, what comes next? You are at a particularly important stage in the manufacturing process—the production of your first sample castings. As an industry standard, […]
As 3D Printing has evolved, so has rapid prototyping. According to Autonomous Manufacturing: “Rapid prototyping has, since its inception, been one of the main advantages of additive manufacturing. While prototypes could take days, weeks or even months using earlier technologies, with additive manufacturing, prototypes can be produced virtually overnight, speeding up the product design and […]
New to CNC Machines? Here are the differences between the axes. According to American Micro Inc: “CNC machines use a variety of different axes. But having more axes on a device is not necessarily better. Understanding the different axis counts used for CNC machining and their applications will make it easier to select the best […]