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Challenges and Triumphs: Navigating the Complexities of Sand Casting

July 18th, 2024

Sand casting is a versatile and cost-effective way of making metal parts, but several aspects need close attention if defects are to be avoided and efficiency maximized. Here’s a look at the top four. Patterns and Cores The pattern produces

Troubleshooting Common Issues in Sand Casting

July 11th, 2024

Sand casting is a robust and cost-effective process for making parts in a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. It’s also a complex process to optimize, because many variables are at work. Simulation helps, but issues can still arise.

Innovation in the Sands of Time: Advances in Sand Casting Technology

June 10th, 2024

Sand casting is an ancient process, but foundries are continuing to innovate. This is being driven by a combination of customer and competitive pressures, plus environmental and regulatory changes and expectations. Leading foundry operators like Impro are constantly monitoring advances,

From Design to Reality: The Journey of a Cast Metal Part

June 3rd, 2024

Manufacturing should always be considered during product design. Preferably, it should be discussed with the team or supplier who will make the part. Skipping or rushing this part of the development process leads to parts that cost more than they

Sustainable Sand Casting: Reducing Environmental Footprint in Metalworking

May 28th, 2024

It takes a lot of energy to melt metal for sand casting, and this is not the only component of a foundry’s environmental footprint. Along with energy, foundries consume sand and water, and can produce a lot of waste. This

Precision in Complexity: The Art and Science of Complex Sand Castings

April 26th, 2024

Sand casting is an economical process for making metal parts, but not everyone understands the complexity it’s capable of. At Impro, our skilled patternmakers and experienced foundry personnel work together to cast intricate shapes ranging from brackets and housings to

From Sand to Solid: A Step-by-Step Journey through the Sand Casting Process

February 5th, 2024

Sand casting is a cost-effective process for producing metal parts weighing from ounces to hundreds of pounds. Best results are achieved with lower melting point alloys like cast iron and bronze. The process is suitable for a wide range of

Advantages of Sand Casting for Exhaust Manifolds

November 7th, 2023

The list of processes for making exhaust manifolds includes several casting technologies. Selecting the optimal one entails considering quantities required, the physical size of the manifold, geometric requirements, details of the application, service life, and of course cost. In most

Why Impro’s Mexico Sand Casting Plant is Your Best Choice for Sand Casting Solutions

July 18th, 2023

If you need a competitive North American source of sand cast iron parts, this blog is for you. We recently completed Phase One of a modern, highly efficient casting and machining plant in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi.

An Introduction to Sand Casting Exhaust Manifolds

June 27th, 2023

Exposed to hot, fast moving and corrosive gasses, exhaust manifolds need an uncommon set of qualities if they are to survive and contribute to efficient combustion. Impro successfully sand casts these parts in a specialized metal and by paying close

An Introduction to Sand Cast Iron Engine Blocks

June 20th, 2023

Impro uses sand casting to produce engine blocks for high horsepower and other applications. Sand casting has advantages over other casting processes, but also poses some challenges. Here’s an introduction to how iron engine blocks are made. Design Expectations and

Sand Casting for Power Generation Equipment Applications

June 13th, 2023

Many components of power generation equipment perform best when produced in cast iron. It’s a metal that can dampen vibration, distribute heat, hold up to wear and withstand high loads. Impro sand casts an extensive range of components in iron