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Information published in this MODERN CASTING Buyer's Guide is based on data provided by the listed supplier firms through the web-based MODERN CASTING Buyer's Guide as of October 10,2012. MODERN [...]

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As of October 15, 2005 ABRASIVE BRICKS, STONES, FILES Acme Abrasive Co, Warren, MI Bancroft Co Inc, Millersburg, MI Bates Abrasives Inc, Burlington, WA Foundry Service & Supply Co, Baltimore, [...]

The article reports news in the metalcasting industry including BMW Group's light metal foundry in Germany receiving recertification for meeting sustainability standards, Godfrey & Wing celebrating its seventy-fifth anniversary and Thermotec Inc. acquiring PC Campana's sand mini-riser division.

The article announces several appointments in the U.S. metal castings industry including Robert Logan to the board of directors of Baystate Wing Hospital, Dan Irvin at Godfrey & Wing and 2019 STEP Ahead Award Honorees and Emerging Leaders award to Neenah Foundry's Lizeth Medina.

Godfrey & Wing Inc. installed eight modular casting impregnation systems during 2014, including four HVLVs for automakers, and two of the smaller Ecoseal systems, and two Impregnation [...]

The article reports that the industrial metal casting is in a transitional period, adjusting to various technological and regulatory trends and demand for new commercial products. It mentions that metal casters requires capital equipment to contribute to production activity across multiple programs. It also informs that business had standardized on the Godfrey & Wing front-loading vacuum impregnation systems.

Presents business news briefs in the U.S. plating and surface finishing industry as of September 2005. Assets purchased by Heatbath Corp.; Selection of Modern Plating Corp. as an applicator of Ford's trivalent zinc nickel with cathodic e-coat finish; Location of third manufacturing center of Godfrey amp; Wing Inc.

Features the Continuous Flow impregnation (CFi) system developed by Godfrey & Wing in 2001. Reason behind the expensive cost of casting impregnation; Challenges brought by the desire of the General Motors Powertrain for the impregnation and machining facilities; Background on the CFi process; Key characteristic of the impregnation process.

Godfrey & Wing Inc., Aurora, Ohio, continued its expansion into Europe with the formation of Godfrey & Wing GmbH, created to bring Godfrey & Wing's sealant and equipment technology to [...]

The article presents the discussion on sealing equipment specialist Godfrey & Wing having a contract for supplying the HVLV vacuum impregnation system for sealing diecast aluminium motor and gear components.

The article announces the appointments of Anders Wilhjelm as president and chief executive officer replacing Robert E. Joyce, Jr. at Norican Global NS; and Dan Irvin as business development manager for North America at Godfrey & Wing.

The article reports that BEPeterson Inc. has been chosen to supply a batch system vacuum chamber to vacuum impregnation equipment manufacturer Godfrey and Wing. Topics discussed include the specifications of BEPeterson's vacuum chamber, the reasons for Godfrey's decision to opt for a BEPeterson vacuum chamber and the importance of vacuum impregnation for manufacturers.

The article informs that X-ray inspection capability has ben added by Godfrey & Wing to its operation in Toledo, Ohio, expanding its resources for defect detection on finished castings.

The article informs that high-volume automotive casting production has foundries considering the value of robotized casting impregnation. Topics discussed include Continuous Flow Impregnation system for GM Powertrain as part of a fully automated engine manufacturing line developed by Godfrey & Wing; importance of high-volume production of aluminum castings for automotive production; high-volume metalcasting operations, and robots.

The article evaluates High Value/Low Volume (HVLV) Impregnation System, a metal castings industry equipment from Godfrey & Wing Inc.

The article reviews metalcasting supplies including a high value/low value impregnation system from Godfrey & Wing, portable foundry wheels from Saint-Gobain Abrasives, and a sand elevator from Olds Elevator LLC.

The article reports on the increase use of aluminum and magnesium in automotive parts. It states that the anaerobic process proved attractive for new installations due to high capital costs. It notes that sealants are being formulated for specific applications as well as formulated to ensure complete washing of blind and tapped holes. It highlights the introduction of the Continuous Flow Impregnation (CFI) System from anaerobic

This section offers news briefs related to the metal casting industry in the U.S. as of September 2011. The management of Finishing Technology International LLC has decided that the firm specializes in supplies for cleaning, casting and fishing. Godfrey & Wing Inc. continued its entry into the European market with the establishment of Godfrey Wing GmbH. The products of Concast Metal Products have been re-certified for recycled content.

The article focuses on the Aqueous Degreaser system from MecWash Systems and being offered by Cleveland, Ohio-based Godfrey & Wing in North America. Under the aqueous vapor degreasing (AVD) process, the high thermal energy resulting from boiling water is used to clean and degrease parts that cannot be reached by traditional aqueous systems and some solvent systems. It adds that AVD has been proven to be effective in removing contaminants such as resins and zinc stearate. The product is regarded as being energy efficient.

The article presents a profile of Godfrey & Wing, Inc. with headquarters in Aurora, Ohio. The ISO/TS 16949 company is a supplier of vacuum impregnation products, services and equipment for the metalcasters. An overview of products and services is offered. Also included is the mission statement of the company, represented by Chris Gilmore.

The article announces that Godfrey & Wing is offering shot peening services as one of its primary metal finishing processes. The mechanical surface treatment enables components to carry higher cyclic stresses by inhibiting the propagation of microscopic fractures in the material surface and can peen all types of components and materials.

The article offers metal casting industry news brief as of April 1, 2017 which includes Godfrey & Wing launched an X-ray inspection system; Carpenter Brothers Inc. will celebrate its 100 anniversary in 2017; and Fairfield Aluminum Castings Co., retained Equity Partners HP to seek refinancing.

The article discusses that Mahle GmbH, a Tier One automotive parts manufacturer based in Stuttgart, Germany, contracted Godfrey & Wing to supply five of its HVLV vacuum impregnation systems at its operation in Juarez, Mexico.

The article reports that Godfrey & Wing Inc. has acquired IMPCO Incorporated in what it described as a "strategic move" that expands its technical capabilities and production capacity for casting producers worldwide. Topics include considered that vacuum impregnation is a sealing process used to address trapped gases that may result in cavitation or inclusions in castings, making the structure more stable and durable.

The article offers metal casting industry news briefs as of March 2016 including Godfrey & Wing, a supplier of vacuum impregnation systems, has opened a vacuum impregnation service center in Mexico, acquisition of lceTech by Cold Jet, and supply of titanium castings by Castings Technology Intl.

The article reports on the U.S. Patent Office granting Patent No. 6,913,650 B2 to Cleveland, Ohio-based Godfrey & Wing for its concept of casting impregnation, and for equipment used to complete this process. Christopher D. Gilmore and Christopher B. Barney were recognized as the inventors of the new concept. The concept is based on impregnating castings individually rather than in the traditional batch treatment approach. The objective of impregnation is to eliminate porosity in the castings.

The article discusses naming of Nick Chapman as general manager of service operations and Ham Sim as general manager of Sealant Division by Godfrey and Wing, along with Zach Boaz as director of business developer.

The article evaluates the Continuous Flow Impregnation (CFi) system for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) from Godfrey & Wing Inc.

The article provides information on vacuum impregnation, the process being employed by Godfrey & Wing in correcting the errors in metal casting. According to Godfrey & Wing Inc., the vacuum is used in removing the trapped air in the cast structure. It says that through impregnation, the void is being replaced by a stable and durable material for specific use. It adds that the migration of gases or fluids into or out from a manufactured component is prevented by vacuum impregnation.

This article reports that the metal finishing firm Godfrey & Wing has opened its third manufacturing facility, this time in Dayton, Ohio. The company is based in Cleveland, where it has a 68.000-square-foot facility. The new site in Dayton contains 20.000 square feet, twice as much space as the company's third facility, which is located in Massena, New York. The company's Continuous Flow Impregnation technology is an advanced porosity-sealing process for cast metal components. In addition to casting impregnation, the new plant will provide pressure test services and, in the future, will offer shot peening and other finishing processes.

Focuses on the patent received by Godfrey & Wing Inc. for its Continuous Flow Impregnation system. Information on the system; Developers of the system.

Reports developments in metal casting industry in the U.S. Receipt of tax abatement by Mag-Tec Casting Corp. from the city of Jackson, Michigan; Opening of a facility by Godfrey & Wing in Dayton, Ohio; Amount of grant from the Indiana's Advanced Energy Technologies by Ryobi Die Casting.

Presents updates on several manufacturing facilities as of July 2005. Opening of the third manufacturing center of Godfrey & Wing Inc. in Dayton, Ohio; Name of the engineering and production facility opened by Spinner GmbH in the U.S.; Move of Materials Engineering Research Laboratory Ltd. to a larger facility in England.