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Read our technical blog on the foundry industry. We write about permanent mold casting, sand casting and high-pressure die casting, CNC machining, casting finishing and working with a foundry – based on our day-to-day work on orders for industry.

  • Steel casting mold for aluminum castings

    Aluminum Permanent Mold and Sand Casting

    The Secrets of Aluminum Permanent Mold Casting Revealed!

    Odlewanie kokilowe aluminium to technologia, która od dawna fascynuje zarówno inżynierów, jak i entuzjastów metali. Ale co tak naprawdę kryje się za tą metodą? Czy to tylko kolejny sposób na produkcję metalowych części, czy może coś więcej? W tym artykule odkryjemy tajemnice,…

    9 min read

  • Pouring molten aluminum into a steel permanent mold

    Aluminum Permanent Mold and Sand Casting

    Aluminum Recycling and Casting Quality – Fact or Myth?

    Does aluminum recycling affect casting quality? In this article, we look at how the recycling process influences the properties and durability of aluminum castings. Aluminum is a material…

    8 min read

  • Foundry ladles and skimmer for removing dross from molten metal

    Aluminum Permanent Mold and Sand Casting

    Sand cast prototypes – fast solutions for industry

    In today's fast-developing industrial world, speed and flexibility are key factors. Have you ever wondered how companies are able to introduce new…

    8 min read

  • Glow visible beneath the crucible furnace lid

    Aluminum Permanent Mold and Sand Casting

    Porosity in Sand Castings – How to Overcome It

    Porosity in a sand casting is nothing more than tiny air bubbles that can weaken the structure of the casting. Have you ever wondered why these small defects…

    8 min read

  • Ladling molten aluminum from a crucible furnace

    Aluminum Permanent Mold and Sand Casting

    Permanent Mold Casting Step by Step – A Practical Guide

    Permanent mold casting is a fascinating technology that has revolutionized the metalworking industry. Imagine a process in which liquid metal turns into a precisely shaped part. It's like…

    9 min read

  • Pouring molten metal from a foundry ladle into a sand mold

    Aluminum Permanent Mold and Sand Casting

    Modern permanent molds – how is technology changing castings?

    Welcome to the fascinating world of foundry technology, where modernity meets tradition and technology is changing the face of industry. Have you ever wondered how technology affects…

    9 min read

  • Aluminum alloy ingots on pallets before remelting

    Aluminum Permanent Mold and Sand Casting

    The Most Common Mistakes in Aluminum Sand Casting

    Most defects in aluminum sand castings – porosity, blowholes, misruns, inclusions, shrinkage cavities and cracks – have a few recurring causes: unsuitable sand and…

    6 min read

  • Steel casting mold for aluminum castings

    Aluminum Permanent Mold and Sand Casting

    The Automotive Industry and Permanent Mold Castings: A Revolution in Manufacturing

    In today's fast-developing automotive world, every vehicle component must be not only functional, but also durable and cost-effective. Have you ever wondered…

    8 min read

  • Pouring molten aluminum into a steel permanent mold

    Aluminum Permanent Mold and Sand Casting

    Casting Costs: Permanent Mold vs. Sand Casting for Medium Production Runs

    This article discusses the cost differences between permanent mold casting and sand casting. Understanding these differences will help you choose the right technology for medium production runs.…

    9 min read

  • Foundry ladles and skimmer for removing dross from molten metal

    Aluminum Permanent Mold and Sand Casting

    Quality control in permanent mold castings – how does it work?

    Quality control in permanent mold casting may seem complicated, but it is in fact essential for ensuring the highest quality of metal products.…

    9 min read

The blog is written by the Poznań Foundry team

Poznań Foundry is a brand of Adjatech Metalworking Sp. z o.o., a family-owned non-ferrous foundry in Poznań. The Brukwicki family has been in foundry pattern making since 1950. We cast aluminum alloys in permanent molds, in sand molds and by high-pressure die casting; we machine the castings on CNC machines and powder coat them. We operate under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems (TÜV Rheinland Polska certificates).

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Have a question about castings?

Send a 2D drawing as a PDF or a 3D model in STEP format, specify the material and quantity, and we will advise on the right process and prepare a quote.

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Office · Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Poznań Foundry

+48 61 662 43 37odlewnia@adjatech.pl

or visit us in person – you are welcome!

ul. Gnieźnieńska 26
Janikowo near Poznań
62-006 Kobylnica

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