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Creating Internal Cavities in Sand Cast Parts

May 19th, 2023

Cavities in parts made by sand casting, like valve bodies, pump housings, and engine blocks, are there mainly to channel, guide and hold fluids. They can also reduce finished part weight and save on material. In principle they could be

Introduction to Impro’s Total Manufacturing Solutions for Gas Turbine Nozzle Assemblies

May 11th, 2023

The end covers, fuel nozzles, ,bearing housings and associated components at the heart of a gas turbine are some of the hardest parts of any kind to manufacture. Forged and cast from high strength alloys, it takes precision machining of

Sand Casting for Commercial Vehicle Applications

May 9th, 2023

Components used in commercial vehicles must have strength, toughness, and a little ductility. Good heat transfer properties and low density are bonus factors. These requirements push part designers to the family of cast iron alloys, and this is a metallurgy

Precision Aluminum Investment Casting

April 26th, 2023

A high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent thermal conductivity and good corrosion-resistance are just some of the reasons for using aluminum. If you’re looking for low mass, good heat transfer, or the opportunity to avoid coating processes, precision aluminum investment casting is

Creating Molds for Investment Casting

April 18th, 2023

The investment casting process produces parts with fine features, thin walls and excellent surface finish. This cuts down on machining operations, and reduces the amount of metal needed, lowering part mass and saving time and cost. However, these advantages are

Impro Showcases its Manufacturing Capabilities at Metalcasting Congress 2023

April 4th, 2023

Metalcasting Congress is the premier foundry trade show in North America. For 2023, it takes place at the Huntington Convention Center in downtown Cleveland. It’s a forum for design engineers and sourcing professionals to learn casting know-how, exchange industry trend

The Role of Binders and Resins in Sand Casting

March 23rd, 2023

Sand casting is a process where sand forms a mold that holds molten metal as it cools and solidifies. It’s also used for the cores that create hollow regions inside the cast parts. Sand grains must stick together to create

Impro Fluidtek’s RC Motor Series

March 21st, 2023

Everyone who uses a scissor lift aerial work platform (AWP) wants to know they will be safe while up in the air. Harnesses and training are important, but so too is a hydraulic system that provides smooth, easily controlled movement.

Draft Angles in Investment Casting

March 14th, 2023

Draft angles on cast parts limit the designer’s freedom and complicate secondary machining operations. One of the advantages of investment casting over other casting processes is that draft angles can be practically zero. This blog post explains what draft angles

Choosing The Right Hydraulic Orbital Motor for Your Application

March 2nd, 2023

A hydraulic orbital motor uses the energy in flowing liquid to create rotation. As with an electric motor, this can drive machinery or vehicles, but where orbital motors have an advantage is in low speed, high torque applications. For efficient

Impro Blog: Impro Showcases Its Hydraulic Orbital Motor Products at IFPE (March 2023)

February 28th, 2023

Every three years the top names in fluid power, power transmission and hydraulic system motion control gather in Las Vegas for the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE). This year it takes place March 14-18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center,

Hydraulic Orbital Motors and Their Applications

February 21st, 2023

If mobile equipment like skid steers and aerial work platforms didn’t use hydraulic orbital motors they would be bulkier, heavier and harder to control. In all probability, performance would be inferior too. A hydraulic orbital motor is the best source