Discover the critical role of advanced coatings such as HARDCOTE SF800 in eliminating common casting defects such as sand inclusions and metal penetration.

Filtration cuts inclusion defects—but many foundries still don’t use it. With new advances in filter performance, that’s starting to change.

Non-metallic inclusions are the top cause of casting defects—but they’re not all the same. This article explores the most common types in ductile iron, steel, and aluminium, and how to prevent them.

A crucible is just a crucible, right? We don’t agree. We think it can be so much more.

Pouring molten steel into the moulds is a key point in the casting process – and the source of a significant proportion of casting defects. Technologies to control and protect the melt stream are therefore critical for achieving a clean cast.

Furnace refractory linings have a role to play when it comes to preventing casting defects and raising as-cast quality.

Melt cleanliness analysis is only as good as the sample analysed. In a new study, researchers at Foseco have demonstrated the benefits of two alternative sampling methods over traditional K-mold sampling for Vmet analysis of aluminium melt quality.

After two years of preparation and five non-stop days of tradeshow action, Foseco wrapped-up GIFA 2023 on a high. Visitors to its 900m2 stand were treated to a display of the company’s latest technology, with 29 new product and service innovations showcased.

Sustainability was a key theme at GIFA 2023—but what does it mean for foundries? Alexander Laugier-Werth, VP Sustainability at Vesuvius, shared his insights at the event.

Since 1932, Foseco has delivered more than products—it's delivered solutions. At GIFA 2023, VP Rob Welland confirmed that commitment still drives the company today.

There's no doubt that the foundry sector is going through some testing times. And while the exhibitor stands were full of specific solutions, for one Australian foundry operator the real value of the show was in the potential for strategic partnerships.

Volvo's iron foundry in Skövde, Sweden, is pushing the boundaries of cleaner casting in the automotive industry. In this insightful interview, Nilsson Tore, Foundry Process Engineer at Volvo, discusses the challenges posed by tightening environmental regulations and the shift towards electrification. In partnership with Foseco, they've developed innovative solutions such as SEMCO IC coating.

If you mention environmental sustainability, most will think first about efforts to reduce carbon emissions. But this is only one of the environmental challenges that face the global foundry industry. Another key element is the reduction of waste as part of efforts to promote beneficial re-use of resources, with hazardous waste streams a particular target.

Energy efficiency is the “biggest challenge” facing the foundry industry at the moment, according to Çağri Yamanturk, CTO of Güris Industrial Group, Turkey. The quest for solutions brought Mr Yamanturk and his colleagues to Düsseldorf and to the Foseco stand at GIFA 2023.

How do you do more with less? This is the question at the heart of sustainability. But what does it mean for foundry operations? Visit Foseco at GIFA 2023 to find out.

How does the foundry industry succeed in an unpredictable and increasingly demanding market? Visit Foseco at GIFA 2023

When faced with an operating environment of increasingly complicated and interconnected challenges, it’s important to have a solutions partner with decades of knowledge and experience in the foundry sector.

Today sustainability is one of the most pressing issues facing the world. Nowhere is this pressure likely to be felt more than in essential heavy industries, such as the global foundries sector.