In this article we consider the differences and similarities between two closely related casting processes. Both use sand moulds to produce castings but the differences in the processes make them suited to quite different applications. Sand casting is one of the oldest casting processes dating back at least 5000 years. The simplicity and versatility of…
Constant refinement and improvement in motorsport
Working with motorsport manufacturers is a pleasure for our design engineers. There’s always a keen focus on engineering excellence, innovation and performance with pressure to refine the casting further each time. This bell housing for one of the UK’s leading race car manufacturers is sand cast in Aluminium casting alloy LM25TF (Heat Treated Casting to…
NovaCast adds to its sand core production facilities
Small but perfectly formed. Our new resin-sand mixing machine will improve both flexibility and efficiency at our Melksham foundry. The 1-Tonne per hour capacity may be small but it is the perfect solution for sand-core and small mould production, complementing the existing larger scale equipment on site.
NovaCast is working with Andover Norton to cast genuine Norton spare parts
One of the most rewarding aspects of our business is having the opportunity to work on iconic British engineering heritage. We have started working with Andover Norton, the exclusive source of genuine Norton motorcycle spare parts. This front wheel hub for a Norton Commando 750 is sand cast in LM25 aluminium with two cast-in elements;…
New Casting Process Data Sheets
Following the recent re-launch of our website, we have continued to add new content and I wanted to point you in the direction of our data sheets. We now have over 30 on the site covering the technical specifications of all the main alloys that we cast. We have also recently added data sheets for…
NovaCast improves Ecovadis rating once again
Despite tougher Ecovadis scoring methodology, NovaCast has further improved its sustainability rating with the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. Following on from our silver medal in 2023, we have once again been awarded a silver medal that places us in the top 15% of the 130,000 companies Ecovadis assesses worldwide….