Investment Casting Institute Technical Conference Expo Milwaukee Oct.22-25

摘要

MPI has been a part of the investment casting industry for 34 years, focusing entirely on wax preparation and injection equipment. This long-term commitment to a narrow niche of the entire investment casting process has enabled us to become experts in the wax room. Six years ago, MPI began developing automated pattern assembly equipment. We now have six systems in operation. They are making assemblies in four major sectors of the industry: fire arms; aerospace; golf and commercial. Our customers have purchased the systems based mainly on labor savings, but have been pleasantly surprised to find that they are increasing the number of castings shipped without increasing the number of assemblies going into the shell room. They have consistently found that the casting yield gain is giving them the greatest return, seconded by decreased labor costs. These positive results have lead to further research on how the wax room affects the entire foundry process. We focused on quality and consistency of every wax pattern, runner and assembly.