02. February 2021
Product Quality, Process Robustness and Cost-Effective Productivity
The continuous casting process is of crucial importance for the manufacture of semi-finished products. Liquid metal is introduced into a short, intensively cooled mold, which may include graphite inserts, from a tundish or launder. At the same rate, metal is withdrawn from the mold, where the presence of a stable solidified shell at the end of the mold needs to be assured. In the start-up phase, a starting ingot is positioned in the mold, and after reaching the desired filling level, the starting ingot is removed and the metal inflow adjusted accordingly. The primary cooling in the mold is of decisive importance for the formation of a stable solidified shell. Further cooling of the strand takes place in the so-called secondary cooling zone. For process design and optimization, MAGMA CC, is a fully integrated and practically relevant turn-key solution providing meaningful information for
GER - Aluminum industry makes a clear statement to politicians
General meeting of the trade association aluminum semifinished products in the general association of the aluminum industry e. V. (GDA) met online on March 9, 2021
The general assembly of the trade association for semi-finished aluminum products in the general association of the aluminum industry e. V. (GDA) had the unofficial motto “One year of Corona - What is the current state of our industry?” The answer is: The markets have recovered after the severe slump, but the level of the past few years is still on Distance.
A survey by the GDA among its member companies showed that the most important markets are definitely livelier. However, the result is only a snapshot; it is still too early to give the all-clear. There is still a lack of orders in parts. There is definitely a revival in automotive engineering and construction; Aircraft construction is still in bad shape. This stabilization at a low level does not for
10. April 2021
Mission until 2030 KUKA makes automation available to everyone
In the next ten years, more and more people around the world will be working with robots. Automation is becoming mainstream and is finding its way into more and more areas.
Easy access to robotics: That’s KUKA’s ambitious goal – and therefore is presenting the first elements of a preview of an operating system of the future at the digital Hannover Messe 2021. Because therein lies the key: simple operation and intuitive handling of automation solutions, which until now have often been reserved for experts. Our mission by 2030 is: Automation will be simpler, more intuitive, and thus available to everyone. This will lower the entry threshold. Programming a robot will then be as easy as working on a PC today, says Peter Mohnen, CEO KUKA Group. That is why KUKA is presenting a preview of its operating system of the future at the digital Hannover Messe 2021.
04. March 2021
By Michael R. Fredbloom - Roberts Sinto Corporation, Grand Ledge, Michigan
As the foundry industry strives to improve quality, reliability and maintainability along with reducing their carbon footprint, many companies are starting to explore replacing fluid power (hydraulic, pneumatic or a combination of both) driven systems with electrical actuation (servo-cylinder, electric rack-and-pinion drives). Electrical actuator systems typically offer lower overall noise and reduction in power requirements, eliminate the need for hazardous hydraulic fluids and offer a consistent form of locomotion that can be difficult to achieve using fluid power. This paper will focus on the differences in motion technology, and the advantages and disadvantages of the various systems available today.
RU - RUSAL becomes preferred global supplier to Kosei
RUSAL, a leading global aluminium producer, is pleased to announce that it has been named the preferred global supplier of high-quality primary foundry alloys for Kosei, the global wheel and auto components manufacturer.
Founded in 1950, Kosei designs and manufactures wheels, autoparts and components. It has 14 sites operating in seven countries, Kosei has a truly international reach. For the past thirty years, RUSAL has worked closely with the Company, provided primary foundry aluminium alloys to Kosei factories in India, Japan, Thailand, and USA.
RUSAL is among the world’s leading producers of low-carbon aluminium. Its ALLOW brand of low-carbon aluminium comes with average carbon footprint of 2.4 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne of aluminium produced (Scope 1&2, at smelter) which is several times lower than the global average of around 12 t (Scope 1&2, at smelter).