Oxidation is a critical issue in aluminum foundry and die casting operations — the transition of aluminum oxide from a protective advantage at ambient temperatures to a costly liability at elevated temperatures.
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The use of a stoichiometric burner controls within a sealed chamber for holding melted aluminum enhances the efficiency of the process in multiple ways. It ensures energy is utilized optimally, maintains the quality of the aluminum, reduces environmental impact, and provides a safer working environment.
For companies that rely on aluminum melting furnaces, nearshoring the design, manufacturing, and service of this critical equipment offers significant advantages. By working with suppliers located closer to home rather than on the other side of the globe, foundries and diecasters can reduce risk and optimize uptime.
What’s so innovative? Ask a furnace operator. The Freedom Furnace has reduced holding chamber cleaning frequencies from once per shift to once every 6 months. In one case seen by the author this was extended to an 18-month period to verify the technology of a new furnace.
In a saturated business landscape, companies often explore complex strategies to gain a competitive advantage in their industries. The foundry business is no stranger to this phenomenon. However, there’s a distinction that sets the leading foundries apart from the rest: they excel in performing the basic tasks efficiently without compromising on quality. These companies refrain from overcomplicating their processes and instead emphasize the importance of doing the ‘simple things’ right from the start.
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