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Trends and Innovations in Tooling for Precision Machining

June 6th, 2024

The latest generation of CNC machine tools feature higher spindle speeds and feed rates, but cutting faster creates more heat at the tool tip and accelerates tool wear. Plus, customers for precision machined components don’t just want the job done

From Design to Reality: The Journey of a Cast Metal Part

June 3rd, 2024

Manufacturing should always be considered during product design. Preferably, it should be discussed with the team or supplier who will make the part. Skipping or rushing this part of the development process leads to parts that cost more than they

Sustainable Sand Casting: Reducing Environmental Footprint in Metalworking

May 28th, 2024

It takes a lot of energy to melt metal for sand casting, and this is not the only component of a foundry’s environmental footprint. Along with energy, foundries consume sand and water, and can produce a lot of waste. This

Advances in Gas Turbine Nozzle Assembly Technology

May 21st, 2024

Higher temperatures and pressures increase gas turbine efficiency and reduce emissions, but at a cost. Components downstream of the combustors suffer more fatigue and wear, resulting in shorter lifetimes and more repair work. Gas turbine component manufacturers are responding with

5-Axis Machining for Aerospace Parts

May 10th, 2024

Parts for aerospace applications are designed to maximize strength and minimize weight. That usually results in a lot of machining. Throw in the complex geometries, tight tolerances and exotic alloys specified in the drawings, and you can see why these

Precision in Every Detail: The Role of Wax Patterns in Investment Casting

May 3rd, 2024

Wax patterns are the heart of the investment casting process. With a good quality pattern and precise control over the casting process, the metal part will probably be good too. Conversely, any defects in the wax will carry over to

Precision in Complexity: The Art and Science of Complex Sand Castings

April 26th, 2024

Sand casting is an economical process for making metal parts, but not everyone understands the complexity it’s capable of. At Impro, our skilled patternmakers and experienced foundry personnel work together to cast intricate shapes ranging from brackets and housings to

Precision Machining in Aerospace: Meeting the Rigorous Demands of the Sky

April 22nd, 2024

The precision machine shops we run are set up with extensive capabilities for complex, tight tolerance work. This includes 4 and 5-axis machining centers and a range of turning, milling, and grinding equipment. This blog showcases our aerospace part machining

Optimizing Investment Casting Parameters for Enhanced Product Quality

April 9th, 2024

Investment casting is used for parts that need high accuracy, excellent surface finish and fine detail. Achieving durability and performance goals requires these parts to be free from surface and internal defects. This blog explains the parameters we focus on

Precision in Motion: Hydraulic Orbital Motors in Robotics

March 29th, 2024

Many industrial robots and robot systems rely on electric motors for their motion. There are situations though where hydraulic orbital motors are the better choice. After providing an introduction to this form of rotary motion, this blog explains when and

Impro Showcases its Manufacturing Capabilities at CastExpo 2024

March 25th, 2024

The annual Metalcasting Congress, also known as CastExpo, is the most important foundry trade show in North America. Organized by the American Foundry Society, (AFS), the 2024 event takes place at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the dates

Drilling into Precision: Machining for Oil Rig Equipment

March 19th, 2024

The goat head that’s installed on the top of a frac tree undergoes a lot of precision machining during its manufacture. As an essential element of a hydraulic fracturing Christmas tree, it provides the mounting locations for the valves that