GIFA Forum 2023

11:00 h

Sand cores with innovative WASCO* water-soluble binder systems developed for various types of non-ferrous casting processes

• Abstract

Vincent Haanappel,
Foseco Nederland BV

11:30 h

How full casting traceability can reduce scrap

• Abstract

Per Larsen,
DISA Industries A/S

Joachim Schäfer
Dr. Christian Schramm

12:00 h

Inorganics for iron casting: The story continues

• Abstract

Ralf Boehm,
HÜTTENES‑ALBERTUS Chemische Werke GmbH

Thorsten Kock

12:30 h

Digitalisation of medium-sized die casting foundries using smartfoundry.solutions

• Abstract

Dr. Kai Kerber,
Oskar Frech GmbH + Co. KG

Thorsten Kock

13:00 h

New opportunities to optimize overall process costs through innovative feeding technologies

• Abstract

Marcus Friederici,I. Ortiz*,
ASK Chemicals GmbH

Dick van Wageningen

13:30 h

Break

Erik Volz

14:00 h

Sustainable aluminium melting in foundries

• Abstract

Dr. Ir. Theodoor van der Hoeven,
StrikoWesthofen

Heinrich Degelo

14:30 h

Optimized Core Production: Dimensionally Stable Castings

• Abstract

Dipl.-Ing.(FH) Jörg Zimmermann,
MAGMA Gießereitechnologie GmbH

Grégoire Zündel

15:00 h

The incorporation of Additive Manufacturing Technology (3D) in casting filtration, providing optimised efficiency and customisation

• Abstract

Nick Child*,
FOSECO International Ltd
St. Giebing,
Foseco Europe

Heinrich Degelo

15:30 h

Conversion of a melting shop from cupola furnace to modern induction furnace technology

• Abstract

Dr. Marco Rische* and Wolfgang Baumgart,
ABP Induction Sysetms GmbH und ZORC Technology GmbH

Ian Ritchie

16:00 h

Analytical Study of the Components of Polyurethane Cold Box Binder Systems Towards Emissions

• Abstract

Dr. Sritama Kar*, S. Hayward,
ASK Chemicals LLC

16:30 h

Application of Artificial Intelligence in the die casting process for predictive maintenance, efficiency improvement and energy saving

• Abstract

Dr. T. Tronci*, L. Metelli, F. Pollio,
Gefond Srl

Ian Ritchie

10:30 h

Improved process and quality control through the use of 3D printed filters

• Abstract

M. U. Voigt*, ASK Chemicals GmbH,
D. Heckman, ASK Chemicals LLC

Joachim Schäfer
Dr. Christian Schramm

11:00 h

Innovative Vacuum Dosing Technology for Sustainable Mega & Giga Foundries

• Abstract

DI R. Burgstaller*, R. Rapp, Dr. A. Harrison, MELTEC Industrieofenbau GmbH,
DI S. Frank, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology

Thorsten Kock

11:30 h

Potentials & Challenges of AM in Die Casting

Dr. Armin Wiedenegger*, J. Bruckwider,
voestalpine Additive Manufacturing Center GmbH

Dick van Wageningen

12:00 h

Highly exothermic sleeves for Non-Ferrous applications reducing CO₂ emissions and energy costs

• Abstract

Dipl.- Ing. (FH) Arndt Fröscher,
FOSECO Europe – Vesuvius GmbH

12:30 h

Break

Joachim Schäfer
Dr. Christian Schramm

13:00 h

Dosing System - High Dynamic Vaccum Control

• Abstract

Edmundo Oliveira,
Fill. G.m.b.H

Thorsten Kock

13:30 h

Decarbonization in core making - Methods for carbon footprinting of cores and core shooters

• Abstract

Martin Liepe, M.Sc.,
Laempe Mössner Sinto GmbH

Thorsten Kock

14:00 h

OPC UA interface standard for die casting - status, current work and future

• Abstract

Dr. Kai Kerber,
Oskar Frech GmbH + Co. KG

Dick van Wageningen

14:30 h

Virtual Core Manufacturing: Knowing More in Advance - Using a virtual core shooter to optimize the real core manufacturing process

• Abstract

Angelika Freimann M.Sc. (HA)*, HÜTTENES‑ALBERTUS Chemische Werke GmbH,
I. Wagner, MAGMA Gießereitechnologie GmbH,
R. Wintgens, Laempe Mössner Sinto GmbH

Erik Volz

15:00 h

Break

15:30 h

Advancements in Recycled Aluminum Alloys for Structural Die Castings

• Abstract

Randy Beals*, Dr. N. Xiaoping,
Magna Cosma International und - Magna Cosma Promatek Research Center

Grégoire Zündel

16:00 h

A novel vacuum semi-solid dosing concept for high quality HPDC-parts of tomorrow

• Abstract

F. Simon*, L.Kiessling, AIT / LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen GmbH 
DI R. Burgstaller, Dr. mont. A. Harrison, MELTEC Industrieofenbau GmbH

16:30 h

Minimizing Air Entrainment in an HPDC Shot Sleeve During Slow-Shot Stage

• Abstract

Michael Barkhudarov, Ph.D.*, Flow Science, Inc.,
Dr.-Ing. M. Todte, Flow Science Deutschland GmbH,
E. Schläpfer, IdeeRoth AG

17:00 h

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