tester IDST which measures sand properties of a mold automatically in-line to avoid pouring castings in bad molds. It collects stable and accurate data automatically and constantly and can be installed to existing convey-
ors.— Sinto Group Spectrometers Spectro introduced two new spectrometers for metal
analysis at GIFA. Te new hybrid SPECTROLAB metal analyzer combines analog photomultiplier tube detectors with digital charge coupled device (CCD) technology for accurate simultaneous measurements. Te all-CCD technol- ogy SPECTROLAB spectrometer provides speed, accuracy and flexibility for process control and quality control of
fabricated and finished goods.— Spectro Element Analysis Elemantar introduced a new instrument line, Inductar,
for the elemental analysis of metals and inorganic materials. Part of this new line is a five-element analyzer that com- bines the analysis of carbon and sulfur with oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen in one instrument.— Elementar
SAND PREPARATION Sand TestingTechnology Simpson Technologies Corp. brought and displayed
a full set of advanced Simpson Analytics electronic sand laboratory testing instrumentation incorporating the latest advancements in electronics, sensors and process technology to achieve increased accuracy and repeatability, improved ease of use, low cost of operation, and better results. Simp- son Technologies also displayed a Model #Mk2/2552 Simpson+Hartley Automatic Bond Determinator, a mixer group control and automation system designed to provide accurate and consistent control of compactability and bond content for all types of batch and continuous mixers.—
Simpson Technologies Inorganic Inotec Binder ASK Chemicals has advanced is inorganic INOTEC
technology through its new Inotec TC 5000 and Inotec HS 3000 products. Inotec TC 5000 features improved collaps-
ibility properties for light metal casting, improved immedi- ate strength levels, and increased storage life for cores. Te system is 100% inorganic and leaves no residual condensate deposits in the tooling, nor causes any smoke to form during the casting process. Te new binder Inotec HS 3000 signifi- cantly improves the moisture stability of inorganically bound cores, making it possible to manufacture stable cores coated with a water-based coating, making it a possible solution for
iron casting.— ASK Chemicals Ecocure Blue Cold Box Part 1
ASK Chemicals has launched Ecocure Blue, the world’s first cold box part 1 that does not contain any hazardous ingredients according to CLP regulation. Ecocure Blue has the lowest level of volatile organic compounds and can be considered VOC-free, according to European regulations. It contains less than 1% free phenol and nondetectable free formaldehyde, which makes it the cold box system with the
least emissions in the core shop.— ASK Chemicals Inorganic Binder System Foseco has launched a newly developed inorganic binder
system, SOLOSIL TX, for the manufacture of complex automotive castings, such as cylinder heads and engine blocks. In contrast to conventional organic systems, the new inorganic binder system does not release harmful emissions and contributes to the well-being of foundry employees and the protection of the local environment.— Foseco Foundry Division
Sand Additives IMERYS Metalcasting Solutions, which recently
acquired S&B Industrial Minerals, highlighted its emis- sion free ENVIBOND green sand binder system and its environmentally friendly inorganic IWB core binder system.— IMERYS
SOFTWARE Flow-3D Cast
Designed specifically for modeling a wide range of casting processes, Flow-3D Cast combines an intuitive user interface with the Flow-3D solver to deliver accurate predictions of filling and solidification-related defects. Flow- 3D Cast consists of a full flow and thermal solution for both the cast alloy and the die or mold. Simulations of filling and solidification using the software provides important insight into the casting process to help iden- tify problems with a design to increase yield and reduce the time required to perform physical design iterations.—
Flow Science Inc. Magma5
Magma displayed how casting simulations changed in real time based on adjustments to gating and riser placements.
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Magma’s extensive booth high- lighted its Magma5 Rel. 5.3 with fully integrated capabilities for virtual
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