Discover the critical role of advanced coatings such as HARDCOTE SF800 in eliminating common casting defects such as sand inclusions and metal penetration. Explore effective prevention strategies, innovative technologies and industry best practices to improve casting quality, reduce rework and increase productivity in automotive, aerospace and other precision-driven industries.

Casting filtration is proven to significantly reduce inclusion defects. Yet only a small proportion of foundries make use of it. However, new developments in the efficiency and consistency of filters are now bringing the benefits of filtration to a wider range of steel casting applications.

Non-metallic inclusions are the most common cause of casting defects. They are not, however, a homogenous group. This blog looks at some of the most common types and causes of inclusions when casting ductile cast iron, steel and aluminium alloys. We also consider some of the methods available to prevent them.

A crucible is just a crucible, right? We don’t agree. We think it can be so much more.

Pouring molten steel into the moulds is a key point in the casting process – and the source of a significant proportion of casting defects. Technologies to control and protect the melt stream are therefore critical for achieving a clean cast.

Furnace refractory linings have a role to play when it comes to preventing casting defects and raising as-cast quality.

Melt cleanliness analysis is only as good as the sample analysed. In a new study, researchers at Foseco have demonstrated the benefits of two alternative sampling methods over traditional K-mold sampling for Vmet analysis of aluminium melt quality.

After two years of preparation and five non-stop days of tradeshow action, Foseco wrapped-up GIFA 2023 on a high. Visitors to its 900m2 stand were treated to a display of the company’s latest technology, with 29 new product and service innovations showcased.

How do you do more with less? This is the question at the heart of sustainability. But what does it mean for foundry operations? Visit Foseco at GIFA 2023 to find out.

How does the foundry industry succeed in an unpredictable and increasingly demanding market? Visit Foseco at GIFA 2023

When faced with an operating environment of increasingly complicated and interconnected challenges, it’s important to have a solutions partner with decades of knowledge and experience in the foundry sector.

Today sustainability is one of the most pressing issues facing the world. Nowhere is this pressure likely to be felt more than in essential heavy industries, such as the global foundries sector.