Category: News
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Foundry An casting capabilities in Konya, Turkey
What does Foundry An in Konya, Turkey produce? Foundry An supplies cast iron, ductile iron, and steel castings made in its own foundry and aluminium castings sourced from partner foundries. Which material families are available? We cast grey cast iron (EN‑GJL) and ductile iron (EN‑GJS) in‑house; steel castings are also produced on site, while aluminium…
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Solid Solution Strengthened Ferritic Ductile Iron (SSF-DI)
Solid Solution Strengthened Ferritic Ductile Iron (SSF-DI) is the most advanced ductile iron material developed in the casting industry to overcome the limitations of conventional ductile iron. It is defined in international standards under the designations EN-GJS-450-18, EN-GJS-500-14, and EN-GJS-600-10. What is SSF Ductile Iron and How is it Produced? In conventional ductile iron, a…
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HIGH TECH ALLOYS
Innovations in metal casting primarily center around High-Entropy Alloys (HEAs), advanced Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs), and high-performance aluminum and titanium superalloys. These materials offer superior strength, heat resistance, and weight reduction. 1. High-Entropy Alloys (HEAs) Unlike traditional alloys that rely on one base metal (like iron or aluminum), HEAs are formulated by mixing roughly equal…
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High-Performance Tool Steel for Die Casting
A premiere from the GMH Group: its subsidiary Kind & Co Edelstahl is presenting its newly developed tool steel MT1 at Euroguss, specifically designed to meet the requirements of die casting. According to the company, the material is suitable for structural cast parts, giga-cast components, and high-performance components for electric drive systems. “With MT1, we…
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Recycled Foundry Sands: BDG Receives Patent for Recycling Process
Recycled Foundry Sands: BDG Receives Patent for Recycling Process The Bundesverband der Deutschen Gießerei-Industrie (BDG) has investigated the economic utilization of used foundry sands in the glass industry through several research projects. In October, the granted patent was published. BDG has received a European patent for a process that enables the use of used foundry…
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EUROPEAN FOUNDRIES IN TRANSITION
Current Challenges Strategic Shift Toward Defence & Aerospace DEMAND: Very highTypical applications: Armoured and tracked vehicles (road wheels, gear housings, drive wheels, undercarriage components), gun barrels, gun carriages, breech blocks, as well as heavily loaded structural parts in ships and submarines.Advantages: Exceptional strength and toughness, resistance to wear and impact, and good weldability. DEMAND :…
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On the Path to a More Sustainable Foundry
Over the past four decades, foundries have significantly intensified their recycling efforts. However, the disposal of materials such as filter dust, sand, slag, and refractory materials still largely takes place in landfills, often at relatively low cost. In recent years, environmental regulations and a reduction in landfill capacity have led to higher disposal costs and…
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FOUNDRY AN MEASURE CARBON FOOTPRINT
FOUNDRY AN aims to reduce its carbon footprint. FOUNDRY AN is researching measures to reduce carbon emissions. Like many cast iron and aluminum foundries sensitive to this issue, our foundry in Konya, Turkey, has identified the necessary actions. Of course, the first step in reducing and/or offsetting carbon emissions is to measure current carbon emissions.…
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Foundry An’s new value adding-Milling
An dış ticaret has invested one vertical machinig center with max part dimension: 100 mm*600*600 mm(x,y,z achsen) Our target is more value added production to ensure our customers low cost supplying with minimal Extra logistic cost. Next target is to invest 4. CNC turning machine. Foundry An’s neue Wertschöpfung-Fraessen An dış ticaret hat in ein…
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FOUNDRY CITY KONYA – TÜRKİYE
The Foundry Industry in Konya city (Turkey) : Technologies, Strengths, and Global Reach Konya, located in the heart of Türkiye, has emerged as a dynamic industrial hub, particularly in the field of metal casting. With its advanced production infrastructure, skilled workforce, and export-oriented mindset, Konya’s foundry sector plays a vital role in both domestic manufacturing…