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Manufacturing Executives Report Signs of Improving Economy in New Poll
DEARBORN, Mich., August 24, 2009 — Optimism about the economy is beginning to permeate among the ranks of recession-wracked manufacturers, according to a new poll conducted by the co-sponsors of the upcoming FABTECH® International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM, in Chicago.
More than half (53 percent) of the manufacturing executives polled indicated they have seen or experienced signs that signal the start of an economic recovery. The survey of 1,046 past or prospective registrants of the FABTECH event was conducted in late July.
Leading the way of positive signals reported were an increase in new sales inquiries (27 percent), followed by an increase in orders (23 percent), reduced layoffs (18 percent) and the need to replenish inventory levels (14 percent).
Additionally, more than one quarter surveyed – 27 percent – agree with economists’ forecasts that the economy will return to moderate growth in the third and fourth quarters of 2009.
“These findings are in line with what we are hearing from other industry sectors, as well as economists’ assessments that the economy is gradually improving,” said Mark Hoper, FABTECH show manager. “Thus, it’s important for manufacturers to take advantage of this pending recovery period. In fact, one keynote address during FABTECH offers strategies designed to prepare businesses for the economic turnaround, and other sessions explore similar issues tied to the economy.”
Taking place November 15-18, the FABTECH® International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM, is timed to provide manufacturers with the latest tools, technologies and processes to improve their business in uncertain economic times.
FABTECH is expected to draw some 35,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors to Chicago’s McCormick Place. It is the largest tradeshow in North America dedicated to showcasing a full spectrum of metal forming, fabricating, stamping, tube and pipe, and welding equipment and technology.
“This event offers two keynote panel discussions and several free educational sessions that offer solutions and strategies for manufacturing executives to operate a more efficient and competitive business,” said Hoper.
One strategy for potential growth to be a major focus at the show is in the energy sector. A panel discussion titled, “Energy – The Outlook is Bright, But Where Will It Lead Us”, will connect experts from the wind and solar energy sectors who will discuss trends and forecasts, government issues and what it means to current and future suppliers. Separate Solutions Showcase presentations will highlight opportunities for metal fabricators in the surging wind and solar energy markets.
To register for the 2009 FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM, call 800.733.4763 or 313.425.3000, ext. 4500 (outside the U.S. and Canada), or online at www.fabtechexpo.com.
Cosponsored by the American Welding Society (AWS), Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Int’l (FMA), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), the event is the ultimate solutions showcase. Thousands of buyers and sellers from across the globe will gather at the exhibition to exchange products and services, network with peers, discover new products and vendors, and educate the industry on the latest technologies. The 2009 show also will include the first official METALFORM Pavilion exhibition that will display innovations in stamping technology.
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Porosity in the Die Casting Process
Die Casting Porosity
What is Die Casting Porosity? In order for you to know what die casting porosity is, you need to know the die casting basics. The most common form of Die Casting Porosity is a kind of factory defect in which die cast parts contain small pockets of void space and air within the metal, causing it to become porous.
Porosity in Die Casting is the air trapped by the metal inside the die casting parts. To know more, a basic knowledge of the die casting process is necessary. Die casting is a process wherein a particular amount of molten metal is put inside a shot cylinder, then it is applied (plunged) with great force with a piston so as to force the metal into a die cast mold or die cast die. During this “plunging process”, air inside the cylinder is forced along with the metal into the die casting mold. It is a very fluid turbulent process. The air forced into the mold with the metal and the metal already inside the mold is forced out of the mold through a series of gates, vents and overflows.
After this, the metal is left to cool down and harden or freeze inside the mold. The metal is then removed as a die cast part. The same process is repeated over again.
Die casting companies use metals which are non-ferrous, or do not contain Iron, as this is the highest factor for oxidation and rusting. Several examples of non-ferrous metals include zinc, aluminum, lead, magnesium, tin and copper. Kinetic Die Casting only uses aluminum and zinc.
In the worst case, porosity in die casting parts, weakens die casting parts, if the voids or pockets are very large. Porosity typically matters most in pressure tight die casting parts. When the air escapes through a die casting part, it is typically caused by porosity.
The many forms of Die Casting Porosity are caused by many variables:
- Metal and Mold Temperatures
- Material Cleanliness
- Die Cast Mold Design
- Die Cast Part Design
- Die Casting Machine Pressures
- Die Casting Machine Shot Speed
- Die Casting Spray or Mold Release
- Other forms of porosity can be from “shrinkage” or wall thickness.
Employees of Kinetic Die Casting are POROSITY EXPERTS in die casting parts that need to be free of porosity.
Contact Kinetic Die Casting today if you need “solid” die casting parts.
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Cerion LLC Purchases Assets of Intermet, Revstone
Released on July 23, 2008
According to its public relations representative, Cerion LLC, Plymouth, Mich., and parent company Revstone Industries, Paris, Ky., on June 24 won an auction for the business assets of Intermet Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, shortly after it had purchased diecasters Contech LLC, Portage, Mich., and Burlington Technologies, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
According to the rep, Intermet, which was working through bankruptcy reorganization, was to be added to the holding company’s growing stable of diecasters by the end of July, when a court was expected to approve the purchase.
Cerion also confirmed the purchase of Contech, a diecaster that declared bankruptcy in January, and Burlington, another automotive diecaster, on June 22. Terms of neither transaction were disclosed.
“Cerion is building a manufacturing-oriented business focused on providing customers in a variety of industries with world-class products and services,” said Dave Doster, chief executive officer of Cerion.
According to press releases issued by Cerion, both Contech and Burlington will continue to serve the global automotive market with aluminum diecast components. In addition to the metalcasters, Cerion recently purchased the assets of a value-added finishing technology company and a provider of precision stampings for the automotive, trucking, industrial and consumer markets.
The Cerion representative declined to offer more information on the Intermet acquisition at this time.
Source: http://www.moderncasting.com/content/view/782/101/
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Two MetalTek Plants Announce Safety Milestones
Released on July 6, 2009
MetalTek International Inc. announced its Wisconsin Centrifugal Division, Waukesha, Wis., has surpassed one million man hours worked without a lost time incident, and its Wisconsin Investcast Division, Watertown, Wis., has gone more than two years without a lost time injury.
The Waukesha site achieved the record over nearly a year-long period, beginning in June 2008. According to a press release issued by the company, the achievement reflects a safety program at Wisconsin Centrifugal that is supported by a behavior-based safety culture, management commitment to continuous safety training, inspection and monitoring activities, and an enhanced incident review process.
“Safety is a fundamental part of what we do,” said Wisconsin Centrifugal President E.J. Kubick. “Our culture empowers our people to be responsible for the safety of themselves and the group. We are proud of our record in a hazardous environment but will not be satisfied until all incidents are avoided.”
During the latter half of 2006, Wisconsin Investcast began implementing an enhanced safety program as a part of the company’s efforts to improve the safety culture.
“The results we have obtained occurred because of the commitment each employee has for working in a safe environment,” said Wisconsin Investcast’s plant manager Eric Skibo. “We continually need to be aware of our fellow workers and surroundings and ask the simple question: ‘Is that safe?’ I applaud the results so far and look forward to this only being the beginning of our quest for safety.”
MetalTek International is a manufacturer of high alloy components for high temperature, wear and corrosive applications. The company supplies products to customers in over 25 countries worldwide from its five domestic manufacturing plants.
Source: http://www.moderncasting.com/content/view/788/101/
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Miller Centrifugal Sold to Austrian Firm
Released on August 4, 2009
Miller Centrifugal Casting Co. (MCC), Cecil, Pa., announced it has been sold to Eisenwerk Sulzau-Werfen (ESW), Tenneck, Austria.
According to a press release issued by the company, MCC will continue to operate as usual under its current name but will have an expanded global market presence under roll and sheet caster ESW. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
“This acquisition reflects a strategic growth initiative enabling ESW and its wholly-owned subsidiary MCC to pursue new and emerging global market opportunities in the metals sector,” said MCC’s President Ian Sadler. “The combination of their technological strengths, R&D capabilities and dominant market positions yields superior capacity for expansion and long-term sustainability. Additional capital investment by ESW is anticipated at MCC, as well as the creation of new jobs in the future.”
ESW produces rolls for the steel industry (hot rolling mills for flat rolled products) and currently exports to more than 50 countries. MCC casts steel mill sleeves used in the production of long products, as well as large gear blanks used in the power generation, metal, mining and construction equipment markets, on its vertical centrifugal casting lines. The company had estimated revenues of nearly $21 million in 2008.
According to the MCC press release, the company will retain all of its 47 employees.
Source: http://www.moderncasting.com/content/view/789/101/
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