Studies & Testimonials

Collect Residual Stress Data with Sightia in only 10 seconds

Grand Ledge, MI April 27, 2021

Sinto America, a global turnkey industrial solutions provider, launched Sightia™, a new surface evaluation technology that provides real time, non-destructive quality assurance checks for pre and post blasting or peening processes. Sightia™ is a class of technology encompassing a group of non-destructive testing equipment and services suitable for harsh industrial environment developed by Sinto America to evaluate surface properties of parts undergoing surface treatment processes delivering accurate and repeatable results.… Read more >

Plastonium Purchases Two Additional Spinner Hangers & Three Tumblast Machines

Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, CDMX March 11, 2021

In 2020, Sinto partnered with Plastonium S.A. de C.V. on manufacturing multiple machines in the Sinto Surface Treatment product lineup, including the DZB Spinner Hanger and the 6BB Tumblast models. Sinto is excited that Plastonium is continuing to expand, with plans to purchase additional equipment going forward for plastic deflashing applications.… Read more >

Sinto America and Dotson Enter Industry 4.0 World

Grand Ledge, MI February 18, 2021

Sinto America continues to pave the road for smart foundries by integrating Industry 4.0 Analytics in manufacturing plants throughout North America. Dotson Iron Castings has fully embraced this digital revolution.

In early 2019, Dotson Iron Castings, actively began using Sinto’s ePVS system on three of their equipment lines: molding machines, transfer stations and turn tables.… Read more >

Choosing Between Fluid Power or Electrical Actuation Within a Mold Handling System

Grand Ledge, MI February 1, 2021

INTRODUCTION

As the foundry industry strives to improve quality, reliability and maintainability along with reducing their carbon footprint, many companies are starting to explore replacing fluid power (hydraulic, pneumatic or a combination of both) driven systems with electrical actuation (servo-cylinder, electric rack-and-pinion drives.)… Read more >

Eliminating Greensand Variation at the Molding Location

A common problem in the foundry industry is proper greensand preparation.   Even when the sand is prepared correctly, how is the recipe accuracy determined? How are the results recorded for repeatability purposes? How are changes implemented at the muller?  Many foundries monitor their sand by how the molding is performing.… Read more >

WE-3 Air-Wash Separator

Introduction

With the invention, introduction and now widespread use of centrifugal wheel-blast and air-blast equipment, the blast cleaning industry has struggled with the control of the operating mix inside of blast machine according to abrasive supplier recommendations to maintain optimal performance and shorter cycle times.… Read more >

FUNDIDORA DE TLAXCALA SA Purchases First Flaskless Molding Machine

Sinto is excited to announce that Fundidora de Tlaxcala S.A., located in Tlaxcala Tlax, has purchased their first FDNX-1 flaskless molding machine. Founded in 1991, FUNDITLAX is a multifaceted company with market opportunities in the markets of water pumps, agriculture, gardening and others.… Read more >

Bonasa Expands Capabilities with Sinto’s FDNX-1 and Sand Delivery Conveyor

De Las Americas 4001, América Sur, 72340 Puebla, Pue. November 13, 2020

Sinto is excited to add GRUPO INDUSTRIAL BONASA, located in the state of Puebla in southeast Mexico, to the list of their foundry partners. With over sixty-eight years in the industry, BONASA has developed into a competitive, innovative company in Mexico and throughout the world, offering it’s customers high quality products, with commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.… Read more >