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Smith Foundry Company Modernizes Casting Operation

Smith Foundry Company Modernizes Casting Operation

Smith Foundry Company Modernizes Casting Operation > > Smith Foundry Company, Minneapolis, MN is a family owned casting manufacturer dating back to 1923. Their niche is highly specialized low volume runs producing Grey, Ductile and ADI. The castings are produced on flaskless automatic molding lines and in No-bake molds, ranging from ounces to 400 pounds. "In order to maintain our competitive edge, we seek out innovative ways to maximize our throughput by improving efficiency", says Neil Ahlstrom, President of Smith Foundry. "When our Shakeout System needed updating, we investigated various equipment options and ultimately decided to install a DIDION® MD-50 Mark 5 rotary Media Drum along with Conveyor Dynamics Corporation Feed and Return sand conveyors. We're very pleased with the resulting

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