PurePower Technologies announced that this year it will begin using the ductile iron lost foam casting process in its foundry in Waukesha, Wis. The new process can produce near net shape castings ...

Even though not all of us will do it, many of us are interested in the art of casting metal. It remains a process that’s not out of reach, though, especially for metals such as aluminium whose melting ...

Fastec Tackles Challenges in Lost Foam Casting Technology, New Patent Draws Industry Attention ...

Although very well-suited for medium and high-volume production, the lost foam casting process doesn’t currently allow for prototype or low volume casting due to the need for a foam pattern tool. An ...

[Kelly Coffield] makes intake manifolds for old Ford throttle bodies for fun, demonstrating an excellent technique for making such things in the small shop. The mould patterns are CNC machined from a ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract In the automotive industry, lost foam casting is a relatively new technology, which is gaining popularity among manufacturers. Lost foam ...