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Another Successful Tight Flask Molding Project in North America

Elmira, MI–  EJ , a leading manufacturer and distributor for infrastructure access products, has partnered once again with Sinto and its affiliated companies Heinrich Wagner Sinto (HWS) of Bad Laasphe, Germany, and Roberts Sinto Corporation of Lansing, MI, completing the installation of its third HWS Tight Flask Molding System in North America.… Read more >

Franklin Iron Works Purchase FBO-IIIS Molding Machine and Mold Handling System

In 2018, Sinto America partnered with Franklin Iron Works on a new, fully automatic mold handling system with weight & jacket setting. This allowed Franklin Iron works to improve mold and casting quality while increasing productivity. This system was custom engineered to handle any mold size, pouring, cooling, shakeout or other layout needs!… Read more >

Talladega Pattern and Aluminum Works, Inc.

Talladega Pattern and Aluminum Works is an aluminum and brass casting facility located in Talladega, Alabama. Starting in 1954 as a machine and pattern shop, they now specialize in the manufacturing of quality castings used in playground equipment, pole line hardware, substation connectors, feed truck parts and highway sign structures.… Read more >

Farrar Corporation Installs CNDR Drum Blast: Reduces Maintenance and Downtime in Finishing

Grand Ledge, MI April 2013

Farrar Corp., an iron casting facility in Norwich, Kan., recently installed a drum blast machine from Roberts Sinto Corp., Grand Ledge, Michigan, to replace a conventional tumble blast unit.

Sintokogio, the parent company of Roberts Sinto, is introducing advanced designs and abrasive blats technology to the North American market.… Read more >

Farrar Adds BARINDER® & Reduces Grinding Time

In the beginning, there was hand grinding. Parts were non-uniform, progress was slow and injuries weren’t uncommon. After robots came on the scene, parts started to become more uniform, but mistakes could be easily duplicated. They were prone to breakdowns, and although parts could be finished relatively faster, the machines still required a one-to-one ratio to human operators.… Read more >