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 >
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WE-3 Air-Wash Separator
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 >
FUNDIDORA DE TLAXCALA SA Purchases First Flaskless Molding Machine
Sinto is excited to announce that Fundidora de Tlaxcala S.A., located in Tlaxcala Tlax, has purchased their first FDNX-1 flaskless molding machine. Founded in 1991, FUNDITLAX is a multifaceted company with market opportunities in the markets of water pumps, agriculture, gardening and others.… Read more >
Bonasa Expands Capabilities with Sinto’s FDNX-1 and Sand Delivery Conveyor
De Las Americas 4001, América Sur, 72340 Puebla, Pue. November 13, 2020
Sinto is excited to add GRUPO INDUSTRIAL BONASA, located in the state of Puebla in southeast Mexico, to the list of their foundry partners. With over sixty-eight years in the industry, BONASA has developed into a competitive, innovative company in Mexico and throughout the world, offering it’s customers high quality products, with commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.… Read more >
Organizational Announcement: Vice President Foundry – Roberts Sinto Corporation
Roberts Sinto Corporation (RSC) announces the appointment of Andy Schelke as Vice President Foundry – Roberts Sinto Corporation. Andy will be leading all strategic and sales activities for Robert Sinto’s North American Foundry division.
Schelke brings over 23 years of foundry, manufacturing and sales experience to RSC.… Read more >
Seneca Foundry Sees Benefits of BARINDER® Grinder
In 2019, Seneca Foundry, located in Webster City, Iowa, purchased a X7i-FDH22R-455GR-C BARINDER® , an innovative, high speed, automated grinder that dramatically reduces finishing time and labor costs. Seneca Foundy was established by the McCullough family over 110 years ago and is mainly a gray and ductile iron job shop.… Read more >
Plastonium Purchases Spinner Hanger for Plastic Application
Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, CDMX October 13, 2020
Sinto is excited to announce that Plastonium, located in Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, has purchased their first DZB-2MT Blast machine. Plastonium was established in 1997 and has expanded to multiple plants since. Plastonium has more than twenty years of experience in the molding of thermosetting parts for leading companies in the market for electrical distribution and industrial control products.… Read more >
Funfrap Saves Money and Reduces Its Carbon Footprint with Sinto’s Green Sand to Core Sand Reclamation
Customer Background:
Funfrap foundry is located in the city of Aveiro, Portugal and it is part of the Teksid Group, producing 45.000MT of cast iron automotive castings, mainly cylinder blocks/ heads, differential housings and other parts for customers such as Renault, Fiat, Chrysler and PSA and Honeywell.… Read more >
AFS TO HONOR ATSUSHI NAGAI WITH 2020 GREDE AWARD
The American Foundry Society announced that Atsushi Nagai will receive the 2020 William J. Grede Award. This award honors major contributions in the fields of management, marketing, or education which have expanded the effective use of metal castings.… Read more >
Optimizing Optical Instruments with Additive Manufacturing
June 19 2020
In the last decade, the optical instrumentation for space and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms has been optimized in order to reduce the mass and volume of the equipment. In order to meet this specific goal, it was critical to develop new innovative systems taking advantage of new manufacturing methods.… Read more >