The No Bake Process
What is No Bake Molding? No bake is a popular sand casting and molding process. A liquid chemical binder is mixed with sand, and the mixture hardens and cools at ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: General Kinematics Launches New Website for GK Systems
EPC Firm GK SYSTEMS, a premier brand of General Kinematics located in Cedar Rapids, IA, unveiled its new website, gksystems.com.
Investment Casting
Investment casting is a type of casting that uses wax patterns to shape a ceramic mold for casting purposes. Having been around for over 5000 years, it is one of the oldest metalcasting methods. It was originally used to create idols and jewelry using beeswax...
Green Sand Casting
What is Green Sand Casting? Green sand casting is a type of casting that foundries employ using molds made from wet sand. Despite the name, it is not green or ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GK SYSTEMS TO BUILD FOUNDRY OF THE FUTURE.
Ford Meter Box Company has announced they have selected GK Systems as their partner in building their foundry of the future. The groundbreaking for the Ford Meter Box state-of-the-art foundry ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Today, July 18th, 2023, EPC Firm GK SYSTEMS announces a partnership with waterworks product manufacturer Ford Meter Box Company. Founded in 1898, Ford Meter Box launched an engineering study to gauge the feasibility of building a new state-of-the-art foundry and office facility in April of 2022.