Posts by jessebarron
Digital Active Clay Measurement by Spectrophotometric Method in Green Sand Foundries
Originally published in Modern Casting: March 2025 In this study, a new test is optimized and evaluated at three foundries to determine viability as an alternative measurement of active clay in working foundry green sand systems. J.R. SPRINGSTEAD, P.J. TAN, S. RAMRATTAN, WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN; B. RACHWITZ, EJ, EAST JORDAN, MICHIGAN; M. RING,…
Read MoreProduct Bulletin – Bismuth – Antimony – Tin
Bismuth – Antimony – Tin
Read MoreISO 9001 Certification
Carpenter Brothers, Inc. Has Successfully Completed Their ISO 9001 Certification: A Milestone in Quality Management Carpenter Brothers, Inc., a supplier to the metal casting industry, is a leader committed to excellence and has successfully renewed its ISO 9001 certification. The decision underscores the company’s unwavering dedication to elevating its quality management practices and reinforcing its…
Read MoreIntroduction to Basic Foundry Practices Seminar
May 14th, 2024, Nenah, WI or May 16th, 2024, Grand Rapids, MI RSVP By May 1st to j.beyer@carpenterbrothersinc.com or call in a reservation to (262) 512-4300
Read MoreManaging Heat Loss In Iron Furnaces & Ladles
Managing Heat Loss Heat loss is a significant concern in many foundries as it costs money to heat iron to the required temperature. Therefore, it is essential to take measures to keep the iron at the desired temperature for as long as possible. One way to achieve this is by selecting the appropriate type of…
Read MoreTips For Better Mag Recovery in Ductile Iron
Improving MgFeSi Recovery in Ductile Iron While using MgFeSi to produce ductile iron can be very cost-effective compared to alternative treatment methods, it can sometimes get out of hand with high usage rates. Several benefits can be realized when improving the recovery of magnesium in producing ductile iron and lowering those addition rates. The addition…
Read MoreHot Pour Ladles for Molten Aluminum: A Guide to Selection, Maintenance, and Safety
Hot pour ladles are used for pouring and transferring molten aluminum.
Read MoreISO 9001 Certificate
Carpenter Brothers, Inc. has successfully been assessed and certified by Verisys Registrars as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001 for sales, warehousing, and distribution of industrial supplies and equipment.
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