By Evan Miller, Design Engineer — Kimura Foundry America Lightweighting continues to be a priority across many industries, but thinner walls can introduce manufacturing challenges if not considered early in the design process. The engineering team at Kimura Foundry America has recently been testing new approaches to improve thin-wall casting performance. In May alone, new […]
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Modern casting technology gives engineers more design freedom than ever before. With 3D-printed sand molds and cores, complex internal passages, organic geometries, and rapid design iterations are possible without the tooling constraints associated with traditional pattern-making. But greater freedom does not eliminate engineering tradeoffs. In many cases, it makes thoughtful decision-making even more important. Successful
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Our New Yxlon UX-50 Scanner Scanning Improves Casting Confidence Yxlon UX-50 Sample Scan #1 Yxlon UX-50 Sample Scan #2 By Evan Miller, Design Engineer — Kimura Foundry America The engineering team is excited about the recent acquisition of our upgraded CT scanner, the Yxlon UX-50. This new system represents a major step forward in how
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