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3D Metal Printing and Metal Casting

Robb Edwards — Fri, 06 May 2022 14:16:56 +0000

As 3D metal printing becomes more commercially viable, it is tempting to assume that it represents a direct and immediate threat to traditional metal casting processes. However, like any technology 3D printing has advantages and disadvantages compared to competing processes. This article reviews the advantages and disadvantages of using 3D printing to produce metal components…

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Considerations When Specifying and Purchasing Metal Castings

Robb Edwards — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 20:25:34 +0000

Metal casting is a complex process that requires numerous considerations when purchasing, including casting design, the metal casting process to be used, and quality control factors. Ultimately, there are many considerations in metal casting and there is no “one size fits all” solution. Therefore, we developed an outline of the various considerations when a customer…

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Tooling for Different Types of Casting Processes

Robb Edwards — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:14:42 +0000

Tooling is critical to the different metal casting processes that MetalTek uses to manufacture components for the world’s most demanding industries such as aerospace, defense, and petrochemical. Our metal castings must be efficient, precise, and innovative. They simply cannot fail – even in high-heat, high-wear, and high-corrosion environments. Metal casting involves pouring molten metal…

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Benefits of Using Sand or Centrifugal Castings for Tooling Dies

Dave Olsen — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 15:04:00 +0000

What manufacturing process do you utilize for your hot forming and superplastic forming dies? Forgings, fabrications, castings, something else? As with many metal products, you have options at your disposal to manufacture forming dies, including the sand casting and centrifugal casting processes. Since every tooling die is different and has its own unique set of…

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Tooling And Forming Dies: Tips For Selecting The Best Alloy For Your Application

Dave Olsen — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 14:33:34 +0000

You have designed your tooling or forming die based on the finished part you need, and you know how you will manufacture the tool or die. Perhaps you plan on utilizing MetalTek’s sand or centrifugal casting processes. However, you need to determine the best alloy for your tooling or forming die. Since every application is…

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