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Mini-risers are a significant advance in feeding system technology, offering an efficiency rating of 70%
compared to cylindrical sleeves, which are roughly 30% efficient.
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Hot toppings are
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The low contact area of the new mini-risers allows for proper feeding of some very
difficult casting geometries. This is especially beneficial on castings that have a contoured
geometry, where the riser meets the casting and where a reduction in the contact area is
needed. In one example, a wear part casting produced in standard manganese steel, the
low shrinkage rate of the steel allows for the use of mini-risers that can lead to a reduction
in required feed metal of up to 3-5 times what a normal cylindrical riser sleeve can
provide, with little difference in feeding performance. This was first tested using
solidification modeling and then validated in a steel foundry. This also achieved a
significant reduction in surface contact with the casting, leading to the possibility of
simply knocking off the risers instead of the more costly method of arc-air cutting.
Even more recent improvements in Exactcast riser design have led to newer mini-risers
that combine several optimal benefits into a single product. Now, the metalcaster is able
to reduce not only the size and weight of the riser but also the risers footprint on the
casting. These advancements improve casting yields significantly by improving feeding
performance. In some cases the result is more room in the mold for more castings to be
placed, significantly increasing the metal casters productivity.
By combining functionality, performance, and cost reduction, ASK Chemicals new minirisers have raised the expectations for metal feeding performance and allow foundries to
produce highquality castings at a much lower cost.
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