Core Making Technical Center
Practical guidance on core making processes, machine selection and system configuration for foundry applications.
Core Box Size vs Core Shooter Size: What Foundries Need to Know
How core box dimensions and core weight determine the required core shooter size, platen dimensions and shooting capacity.
Read Article →How to Select a Core Shooting Machine
A practical guide to selecting a core shooting machine based on core geometry, core box dimensions, process, shooting capacity, production output and automation requirements.
Read Article →What Information Is Required to Select a Core Shooting Machine?
A checklist of the essential technical information required to evaluate and select the right core shooting machine for your application.
Read Article →Cold Box vs Hot Box Core Making: What Is the Difference?
Understanding the fundamental differences between cold box and hot box core making processes, including binder systems, curing methods and application suitability.
Read Article →How a Cold Box Core Making System Is Configured
An overview of how cold box core making systems are configured based on core range, production capacity, automation level and plant layout.
Read Article →How to Plan a Cold Box Core Making Line
Learn how to plan a cold box core making line based on core range, capacity, sand preparation, core shooters, curing, exhaust, handling and plant layout.
Read Article →Cold Box Core Making Process: From Sand Preparation to Core Removal
Learn how the cold box core making process works from sand preparation and core shooting to gassing, purging, core removal and exhaust treatment.
Read Article →Shell Core Making: Process, Equipment and Machine Selection
Learn how resin-coated sand, heated tooling, core box design, shooting requirements and curing conditions affect shell core machine selection.
Read Article →How to Select a Cold Box Core Shooter
A practical guide to selecting a cold box core shooter based on core geometry, core box dimensions, shooting requirements, curing process, production output and automation.
Read Article →Single-Station vs Double-Station Hot Box Core Shooters
Compare single- and double-station hot box core shooters and learn how core geometry, tooling, heating, curing cycle and required output affect machine selection.
Read Article →How to Select a Heavy-Duty Manipulator for Foundry Handling
A practical guide to selecting a heavy-duty foundry manipulator based on payload, center of gravity, working envelope, gripper, temperature and handling cycle.
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