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Foundry 101 Part 6: Sand Casting Shakeout/Cutoff/Cleaning
Foundry 101 Part 6: Sand casting shakeout/cutoff/cleaning - A critical step in a casting's journey through a foundry Sand Casting Shakeout, Cutoff, and Cleaning is a critical step The shakeout, cutoff and cleaning process in metal casting is a major...
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Foundry 101 Part 5: Melt Lab and Testing are Critical to Casting Success
Foundry 101 Part 5: Melt Lab and Testing are Critical to Casting Success Testing in sand casting is about predictability, performance, safety, and meeting design specifications and requirements Foundry melt labs conduct a range of tests to ensure the quality,...
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Foundry 101 Part 4: How the Type of Sand Used in the Casting Process Impacts Performance
Foundry 101 Part 4: How the Type of Sand Used in the Casting Process Impacts Performance The type of sand used in the casting process impacts performance There are multiple types of sand used in the sand-casting process. The sand...
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Foundry 101 Part 3: Understanding Molds and Cores in the Sand Casting Process
Foundry 101 Part 3: Understanding Molds and Cores in the Sand Casting Process Molds and cores are critical to casting success In the world of metal casting, the mold and core-making process is foundational to defining the structure, detail, and...
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Foundry 101 Part 2: Pattern Making – Tooling Method Selection and Innovations
Foundry 101 Part 2: Pattern Making - Tooling Method Selection and Innovations Badger Alloys Offers Traditional and Next-Generation Pattern Making for Sand Castings Pattern making is a critical component in the casting manufacturing process, serving as the blueprint for casting...
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CASE STUDY: Sapphire Technologies
BADGER ALLOYS CASE STUDY: Sapphire Technologies' Turboexpander "It's not easy to find a partner in the sand-casting space that can support prototyping and transition to production volumes for the relatively larger castings we need. Badger Alloys was able to leverage...
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Foundry 101 Part 1: Demystifying Sand Casting Engineering
Foundry 101 Part 1: Demystifying Sand Casting Engineering “Foundry 101,” our new blog series, will provide an overview of the entire sand casting process, from engineering to pattern to finished, machined product. This article launches the series and will focus...
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Badger Alloys CEO to Represent Wisconsin Metalcasters at Government Affairs Fly-in in DC
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release June 6, 2024 Contact: Sara Davis, saradavismarketing@gmail.com, 414.303.5149 Badger Alloys CEO to Represent Metalcasters at Government Affairs Fly-in in D.C. MILWAUKEE, WIS – Rob Cowen, president and CEO of Badger Alloys, will represent Wisconsin foundries...
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How 3D Printing can Improve your Casting Process
3D printing in casting manufacturing The innovation of 3D printing has revolutionized the sand casting process. Forward-thinking foundries are using this technology to produce polymer patterns and sand molds and cores. Ideal for low-volume casting needs, both types of tooling...
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