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Sinto America Sees Automatic Grinding Surge in 2021

The foundry industry has been faced with many challenges in the in the past years. A few of those challenges include quality and a qualified labor force.  Sinto America has experienced a significant increase in the sales automated cleaning division. Specifically with the BARINDER® Grinding systems. … Read more >

Organizational Announcement: Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

NEW HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT

Sinto America is excited to announce the addition of Tony Hamasha as the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Sinto America.

Tony has over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting. He earned his Bachelor in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Jordan and a Master of Science in Professional Accountancy as well as a Master of Science in Corporate Finance, from Walsh College.… Read more >

2021 James E. Donlan Memroial Scholarship Receptionist

Sinto America is excited to announce that Alyssa Henessey, a sophomore at Michigan State University, has been awarded the 2021 James E. Donlan Memorial Scholarship.

Alyssa is studying Neuroscience and is in the Honors College; maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Alyssa is also a member of the volunteer organization Spartans Rebuilding Michigan.… Read more >

Organizational Announcement: Human Resources Director

Sinto America is excited to announce the addition of Amy Busch as the Human Resources Director for Sinto America.

Amy has over 20 years of human resources experience, with a Bachelors of Business Materials and Logistics Management from Michigan State University.… Read more >

Organizational Announcement: Northeast Regional Sales Manager

May 17, 2021 Grand Ledge, MI

Sinto America is excited to announce the addition of Keri Betz to the team. Keri will be coming on as the Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Roberts Sinto Corporation. Keri will be focusing on helping customers in the Northeast unlock hidden potential in all areas of the foundry, from molding to the finishing.… Read more >

Century Foundry Reduces Cycle Time with BARINDER® Grinder

Muskegon Heights, Michigan April 7, 2021

In March 2021, Sinto America completed the installation of the X7i-CDH22R-455MR-C BARINDER® Grinder for Century Foundry, at their manufacturing facility in Muskegon Heights, Michigan.

Century Foundry, founded in 1976, is a third generation, family owned, aluminum-casting supplier.… Read more >

Sinto America and Dotson Enter Industry 4.0 World

Grand Ledge, MI February 18, 2021

Sinto America continues to pave the road for smart foundries by integrating Industry 4.0 Analytics in manufacturing plants throughout North America. Dotson Iron Castings has fully embraced this digital revolution.

In early 2019, Dotson Iron Castings, actively began using Sinto’s ePVS system on three of their equipment lines: molding machines, transfer stations and turn tables.… Read more >

Choosing Between Fluid Power or Electrical Actuation Within A Mold Handling System.

Grand Ledge, MI February 1, 2021

INTRODUCTION

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.)… Read more >

Eliminating Greensand Variation at the Molding Location

A common problem in the foundry industry is proper greensand preparation.   Even when the sand is prepared correctly, how is the recipe accuracy determined? How are the results recorded for repeatability purposes? How are changes implemented at the muller?  Many foundries monitor their sand by how the molding is performing.… Read more >

WE-3 Air-Wash Separator

Introduction

With the invention, introduction and now widespread use of centrifugal wheel-blast and air-blast equipment, the blast cleaning industry has struggled with the control of the operating mix inside of blast machine according to abrasive supplier recommendations to maintain optimal performance and shorter cycle times.… Read more >