Sub-Liquidus Casting is one of many known semi-solid metal technologies and holds great value offering grain refinement accompanied by proper control of melt temperature and cooling rate. Some key advantages include improved tool life and time savings through quicker solidification. Continue reading →

Submerged Arc Furnaces are a specific heating systems used to make a range of ferro-alloys via the use of electrical power. Some selected advantages of the SAF are simple, safe maintenance and high process efficiency. Continue reading →

The main challenges of welding dissimilar relate to the range of different properties displayed by the different materials and how these effect the finished nature of the joint itself. There is still much to learn about welding dissimilar materials but improving the related techniques in this complex technological subject can lead to great gains across many industry sectors. Continue reading →

Sandwich steel panels provide a good balance between improved performance and better cost effectiveness for key industries such as the automotive sector.
Key advantages include high stiffness/strength ratios, high energy absorption potential, flexibility for space saving and many more. Continue reading →