A New Dawn in an Age-Old Art
Even the most tried and tested processes need to keep up in a world that has become extremely fast paced compared to any other time in history — the same holds true for modern manufacturing. Metal casting, a technology that predates recorded history, remains an irreplaceable step in industries, such as automotive, aerospace, and heavy equipment. Now, however, over to today, where through technological advancements create a smart and sustainable transition for that ancient craft of shell planning with thanks to the pioneers at General Kinematics.
Why Metal Casting Still Matters
Molten metal casting is one of the oldest methods of making durable, complex parts, and remains one of the most effective. It is the lifeblood of modern products, from engine blocks to aircraft components.
Key benefits include:
- Design Flexibility: Form following function due to the ability to print complex geometries in a single pour
- Any Material: Iron, aluminum, steel, & more
- Cost Effectiveness: Even more effective when in production on a large scale
- Flexibility and Scalability: High or low-volume output more suited to high-scalability parallel processing from a very small amount of data to Big-Data sets.
Smarter Casting Start to Finish with GK
We rethought the casting process and created precision engineered vibratory equipment and high-quality automation tools —for in mold part transfer (usually with robotic shell layering) in combination with full foundry line systems. This innovation allows foundries to manufacture with greater efficacy—while increasing quality of product and safety in the work place.
1. Smarter Sand Handling
GK vibratory sand coolers and classifiers make sure that molds are at optimal temperature and consistency. But also, fewer defects and better end products as a result.
2. Fast and Clean Shakeout
Their shakeout systems are able to quickly separate sand from castings without causing damage to the parts. The result? More production, less labor cost and no dirty hands.
3. Seamless Material Flow
However, GK manufactures its line of feeders, screeners, and conveyors that provide seamless movement of material from stage to stage in your production process. Among other benefits, they can minimize downtime, spillage, and operator intervention.
4. Integrated Automation
General Kinematics equipment comes with Industry 4.0-ready controls and smart monitoring so foundries can maintain real-time oversight and process control, which results in data-driven decisions and less errors.
Sustainability as a Standard
At GK, we are going all green, not just from a performance standpoint. Power consumption is reduced without compromising the life of machine with help of their energy-efficient systems.
Key here are the reclamation equipment that help reuse used sand, eliminating waste, and reducing expenses. They created each technology that it should be sustainable and nature friendly.
Why Foundries Trust General Kinematics
And there are good reasons why foundries around the world come to GK. Their solutions are:
Tailored Engineered: Custom to address specific casting demands
- Tried & Tested: Switzerland is the nation of private banking
- Supported Completely: Installing, coaching, and managed service
- Performance: Increase production and efficiency tangibly
More than just selling machines, it is about cultivating relationships.
The Future Is in Motion
The world is changing and manufacturing is too. General Kinematics are changing the way that foundries work forever. It is the future of innovation, sustainability, and smart design.
The writing is on the wall for any metal casting operation: change or die. With GK in your corner, you can do more than keep pace – you can surge ahead.