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    All posts by H1miko

    Underground treads
    11/192018

    Stair Treads used in the Underground

    Castings in the World

    These anti-slips treads are used extensively in the rail industry – you may have seen them when using the underground in London or on rail networks around the world.  These casting treads are made here in the UK by AATI Ltd.

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    Bomber Command IMG_0698
    11/192018

    The Statue of Bomber Command

    Castings in the World

    This statue of Bomber Command is part of the Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park in London, opened in 2012. The bronze sculpture, designed by Philip Jackson, features members of the aircrew wearing their military equipment.

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    10/222018

    UK has a significant skills shortage and is seeking new recruits and apprentices to become the industry technicians, engineers and technical managers

    Castings in the World

    The industry in the UK has a significant skills shortage and is seeking new recruits and apprentices to become the industry technicians, engineers and technical managers.  Employers in the industry have come together to develop a new apprentice standard which is to be delivered by industry experts working for Foundry Training Services Ltd at the new National Foundry Training Centre which is one part of the new Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills.

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    10/222018

    The contribution foundries make to the circular economy is even greater than originally thought

    Castings in the World

    The contribution foundries make to the circular economy is even greater than originally thought, thanks to efficient production methods and recycling of a host of materials, confirms the latest census of the UK castings industry.

    Cast metals companies already contribute to the circular economy, taking scrap metal and re-using it to make new highly engineered components through liquid metal engineering. “We know that the UK is a net exporter of steel scrap for instance, but this is a valuable and permanent resource (since metals are infinitely recyclable and retain their inherent value) that we can take advantage of and should not squander. The fact that scrap metal, both ferrous and non-ferrous, is derived from so many sources, including cars at the end of their life, as well as reinforced steel from demolished buildings and waste from other metals processing operations such as pressing and machining, confirms the vital role that our foundries are playing in taking this ‘scrap’ and re-processing it – otherwise it would have to be exported or disposed of in some other way,” said Pam Murrell, CEO of the Cast Metals Federation (CMF) at the recent launch of the UK Casting Industry Census, published by CMF. “With internal scrap levels of less than 5% and customer returns of 1.14%, our census has confirmed that UK foundries are running efficient companies, with close control of their operations.”

    It is not just metal that is re-used – internal sand reclamation by sand foundries is also almost 48%. “Whist this is a good figure, it also represents an opportunity,” states Mike Naylor, MD of Durham Foundry Ltd. “We know that more sand could be re-used both internally in foundries but also as a raw material for other industries, such as in construction or for other building and infrastructure projects. It is often an area that is overlooked when thinking about foundries, but the contribution that the casting sector makes to the circular economy is something that we can celebrate.”

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    Casting News

    Rail Crossings & Tracks

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    Renewable Energy – Wind Energy Turbine Hub

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    Manhole Covers – really?

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    Jet Engine Turbine Blades – built for speed

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    Street Bollards – protecting our public places

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    Castings on a Plane

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    Car wheels to move us around

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    Stair Treads used in the Underground

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