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20th International Foundry Exhibition, IFEX 2024 on 2,3 & 4th February

The current edition of IFEX will be held at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, during the dates 02, 03 & 04 February 2024.

Sand Casting: A Comprehensive Guide

Sand casting, an ancient method of metal casting, has evolved over centuries to become an indispensable process in various industries. This comprehensive guide explores the intricacies of sand casting, its historical significance, the casting process, materials...

Key Metals used in Metal Casting

Metal casting is an ancient art that has evolved into a sophisticated science. At its molten core, this process relies on a diverse array of metals, each with unique properties and applications. In this blog post, we delve into the key metals that play pivotal roles...

Lost-Foam Casting: A Revolution in Metal Casting

In the realm of metal casting, innovation continues to drive the evolution of traditional techniques. Lost-foam casting stands out as a modern and resource-efficient method that has gained prominence in various industries. This process involves the use of expandable...

Foundry: A comprehensive read

What is a Foundry? A foundry is one of its kind factory or production facility which produce metal castings and offer similar casting related services. Foundries on a broader view follows a similar process: solid metal is melted into liquid, poured into a mold with...

What are Core Vents?

“A good tool improves the way you work. A great tool improves the way you think.” - Jeff DuntemannCore vents are installed to facilitate the release of gases from tooling and effectively fill the core box with sand. Depending on the process involved, i.e., Hot Box,...

Russia’s temporary metal export duty will come into effect from August 1st

As per Andrey Belousov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, the newly imposed export duty will likely bring in total $2.15 billion (₽163 billion) in revenue into the federal budget. The move is meant to cooldown domestic metal prices, after a previous such measure,...

New dates for 15TH ANKIROS & 9TH TURKCAST

As per the official circular uploaded on Ankiros.com in the month of April this year, 15th ANKIROS & 9th TURKCAST have been postponed to October 6 – 8, 2022. Officially planned to take place in November 2020, was initially postponed till June 2021. Officials...