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The shot blasting machine

26 September 2018 In this third blog on foundry tools and equipment, we turn our attention to the shot blasting machine.

The degassing unit

12 September 2018 In this second blog in our series on foundry equipment and machinery, we will be looking at the degassing unit.

The band saw in aluminium sand casting

9 August 2018 In the first in a series of profiles on our machinery, we will be looking at the band saw in aluminium sand casting – examining its use in the foundry and looking at important safety considerations.

Process improvements in sand casting over the past 60 years (part 2)

25 July 2018 In the second of three blogs, we look at how process improvements have enabled us to develop our capabilities and offerings with regards to new additives and core making to customers since Haworth Castings was formed in the 1950s.

Process improvements in sand casting over the past 60 years (part 1)

18 July 2018 The history of sand casting stretches back many thousands of years, as we’ve explored in previous blogs. The basic principles involved in sand casting remain unchanged, but new technologies have helped to bring about many improvements over the past few decades.

The external environment in aluminium sand casting

27 June 2018 In this blog, we explore the environmental factors that can affect sand casting – which we must manage carefully to maintain quality and safety in the foundry.

The differences between cold shuts and misruns

20 June 2018 Cold shuts and misruns are both common defects in metal casting.In this blog, we will be looking at the main causes, how they are identified and the measures we put in place to prevent them.

How to create a good sand mould (part 2)

29 May 2018 In our last blog, we looked at the importance of using high-quality sand, chemical binders and catalysts to create a good sand mould. In this second part, we look more closely at some of the other key factors.

How to create a good sand mould (part 1)

16 May 2018 Here, we look at the critical ingredients involved in making a good sand mould.

What are inclusions?

24 April 2018 Inclusions are a common problem in metal casting. In this blog, we look at this issue and the measures that are taken to prevent them.