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Automating the Foundry: How Robotics Are Enhancing Efficiency
Driving real-world innovation in aluminium sand casting, we harness cutting-edge technology to tackle industry challenges worldwide. Our goal is...
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Driving a Net-Zero Future For Formula 1
Hannah Hambleton: May 27, 2022 12:57:45 PM
This week we had the pleasure of a visit from Pat Symonds, Chief Technology Officer for Formula 1.
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Commonwealth Games Sparks Heavy Metal Collaboration
Gemma Lutwyche: Mar 11, 2022 11:34:23 AM
Demonstrating the best of Britain to the world, the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has sparked a collaboration between GW and Midlands based...
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Giga Casting: What are the Pros and Cons for the Automotive Industry?
Hannah Hambleton: Feb 28, 2022 10:28:39 AM
Until recently, the largest single-cast parts in automotive production have been parts such as die-cast strut rails. However, the investment into...
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Engine Castings: Thermal Efficiency & Innovation
Phil Ward: Sep 20, 2021 3:43:40 PM
The UK is banning all new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2040, driving the need for smaller and more efficient engines. Lightweighting is...
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What is the right casting process for your project?
Phil Ward: Apr 23, 2021 1:59:00 PM
Depending on what you are trying to achieve, different casting processes offer different directions of travel.
Casting can produce complex,...
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How can sand casting contribute to a carbon-neutral future?
Phil Ward: Apr 23, 2021 11:40:02 AM
In 2021, manufacturing and production advances are being driven by the challenges of addressing climate change impact, achieving carbon-neutral aims...
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How the sand casting process can help with rapid prototyping
Phil Ward: Apr 23, 2021 10:40:40 AM
Sand casting is a tried and tested method for making prototype parts for a wide range of applications. Grainger and Worrall have produced a free ebook
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How does 3D Printed Sand make an F1 Engine?
Dave Parry: Apr 13, 2021 4:42:42 PM
Ever wondered how you make a F1 Engine Block? Or how the Sand Casting process works? Or even what 3D Sand printing looks like?
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Our 2021 April Fool: GW is Cast in Leading Hollywood Role
Dave Parry: Apr 1, 2021 12:01:00 AM
GW can today announce that it has been awarded a contract by Marvel to create the next Avengers superhero - in aluminium.
The original Iron Man...