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The Benefits of Automation in the Modern Foundry


Automation is currently revolutionising the foundry industry. Industry 4.0 targets numerous challenges in the modern foundry, including cost pressures, labour shortages and more.
This blog will cover the key benefits that automation solutions are providing in the modern foundry, including:
  • Increased efficiency
  • Lower costs
  • Enhanced quality control
  • Improved safety
  • Adaptability.
 
 

The Benefits of Foundry Automation

 
Here is how automation technology is benefitting the foundry industry.
 

Increased Efficiency and Productivity

 
Automation streamlines numerous crucial tasks in a foundry, including moulding, casting, grinding and finishing. This minimises production times.
 
Additionally, because of continuous operation, automated systems reduce downtime. They also use predictive maintenance to prevent breakdowns.
 
A significant impact of continuous output is that it removes inefficiencies that human interaction can cause. Employees can focus their time and attention on more critical tasks.
 

Enhanced Accuracy and Quality Control

 
Minimising human error results in a significant increase in accuracy and quality control. For example, casting defects are less likely because of the real-time monitoring technology in automation. AI systems and sensors present real-time data on the critical variables, including:
  • Temperature
  • Material flow
  • Pressure.
Additionally, you don’t have to worry about a dip in casting quality because automated machinery will automatically adjust.
 
Improved quality standards also remove the need to perform extensive quality checks as often, freeing up time for other critical tasks.
 

Lower Costs

 
Automation reduces operations costs in a foundry in several key ways, such as:
  • Reduced waste: automation creates less waste by using fewer materials and improving accuracy
  • Efficient energy consumption: tools like predictive analysis help automated systems optimise energy usage, especially during peak production times
  • Increased long-term savings: Initial investment in automation can be high, but the long-term labour, energy and material savings outweigh the up-front cost.
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Improved Worker Safety

 
Automation improves worker safety by taking over dangerous tasks that workers would complete, such as working with molten metal. It can also enhance safety by completing physical tasks like operating heavy machinery, reducing the strain on workers.
 
Automated foundry machinery is also adept at maintaining general workplace safety by detecting and responding to dangerous potential hazards, including malfunctions, faster than a human can.

 

Adaptability and Flexibility

 
One of the most significant benefits of automation in a foundry is its adaptability.
 
For example, an automated system can adapt quickly and efficiently when you need it to produce a different specification. This makes it perfect for creating prototypes and smaller product batches.
 
Scalability in foundries is also easier to achieve with automation. Automated machinery can:
  • Quickly adjust production speed to adapt to increased demand
  • Easily integrate with more units to scale up foundry production
  • Scale with minimal cost and disruption.
 
 

Omega Sinto’s Automated Foundry Machinery

 
Omega Sinto is the leading manufacturer of chemically bonded sand machinery and equipment for the metal casting foundry industry.
We have a diverse range of automated foundry machinery expertly designed and manufactured by our engineering team. From mould handling to core making and sand reclamation systems, our machinery covers every part of the metal casting process.
To experience the benefits of automation in your foundry, contact Omega Sinto today at +44 (0) 1733 232231 or [email protected].

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