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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 MoreWhen Dust Collection Becomes a Strategic Advantage in Foundry Sand Systems
When Dust Collection Becomes a Strategic Advantage in Foundry Sand Systems By Jay M. Morrison – Carpenter Brothers, Inc. Walk into any foundry and you’ll see dust everywhere—around shakeout decks, along sand conveyors, in the sand tower, and hanging in the air above a busy muller floor. Foundries move, reclaim, and cool tens of thousands…
Read MoreProduct Bulletin – Bismuth – Antimony – Tin
Bismuth – Antimony – Tin
Read MoreAluminum Fluxes 101
Basics of Furnace Cleaning, Dross Handling and Wall Cleaning JOHN REYNOLDS | Originally published Fall 2022 Casting defects, energy usage, metal recovery, ergonomics, and labor are cost variables addressed by properly identifying and applying fluxes for the aluminum casting operation. Proper selection and application are especially important to realize the benefits that flux can provide.…
Read MoreThe Smarter Way to Mix: What You Need to Know About The SandMASTER™ Mulling Mixer by Mixer Systems, Inc.
Mulling Mixer: Innovative Solution for Sand Mixing When it comes to industrial mixing, performance, reliability, and efficiency aren’t just nice to have — they’re essential. Whether you’re running a green sand foundry or producing high-performance precast materials, the equipment you choose sets the tone for everything that follows. At Mixer Systems, they engineer standout solutions…
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