Metal Casting What is Investment Casting? June 12, 2023 Posted by David 18 Jun An introduction to the investment casting process Investment casting, also known as precision casting or lost-wax casting, is a manufacturing process in which a wax pattern is used to shape a disposable ceramic mold. A wax pattern is made in the…
Metal Casting The Metal Casting Process: Take a Foundry Tour June 26, 2023 Posted by David 14 Feb A trip through a foundry from pattern to product This series follows a cast iron or steel product through the metal casting process in a traditional foundry. Iron melts at 2750°F and steel at 2500°F. Casting is…
Traffic Management Defining Space: Outdoor Physical Access Control August 3, 2023 Posted by David 13 Jun Adaptable barriers between vehicles and pedestrians These retractable bollards stow in a below grade receptacle to allow vehicle access. What is physical access control? Physical access control is the selective restriction of access to space. The simplest and most…
Uncategorized Le moulage au sable, c’est quoi? August 9, 2023 Posted by David 06 Dec ENGLISH | ESPAÑOL Comment créer des moulages complexes avec des moules au sable Le moulage au sable est un procédé qui se sert de moules au sable non réutilisables pour former des pièces de métal moulées. D’un côté, le moulage…
Hardscape Trench Drains for Driveways June 14, 2023 Posted by David 15 Jan Routing water away from your home Water incursion is a hazard many homeowners dread. Managing rain, storm, and flood water is a growing concern for homeowners in changing local climate. Rot and structural damage can result when water management systems are overwhelmed….
Metal Casting Rate it, Don’t Break it—Hardness Testing and the Foundry July 5, 2023 Posted by David 11 Jun A critical step in qualifying metal parts using a non-destructive approach Hardness testing is a quality test used in foundries to measure the properties of cast metals and their suitability for different applications. Its popularity is…
Discover the world of instrumentation, a linchpin across industries, powering crucial measurements, and control mechanisms in various applications. From safeguarding structural integrity to propelling scientific endeavors, instrumentation forms the bedrock of precise measurement and analysis tools.
May 23 Precision Metal Stamping: Guide to Materials & Modifications Precision metal stamping is among the most common metalworking techniques utilized by various industries to turn sheet metal into custom parts. Progressive metal stamping uses tooling called a progressive die, which contains multiple stamping stations to perform simultaneous operations on a sheet metal strip. A…
Dec 15 Ulbrich Economic Update – Number 31 (December 2022) Get the Full December Issue: Click here to download the 16 page Economic Update for the full details of recent economic trends impacting the steel and commodities markets, as well as the associated industries across the globe. Continue reading below for the Executive Summary. December…
Aug 19 Titanium Meets the Challenges of Military Aerospace Manufacturing “If stainless, nickel, and cobalt alloys don’t meet your performance requirements, chances are titanium will.” Ron Brucker, a senior metallurgist here at Ulbrich once said. The truth is that Titanium can withstand corrosive elements that are no match for the other alloys, and with the…