Impro Precision Industries Limited

12/20/2024

As 2024 draws to a close, Impro wishes you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/17/2024

Aluminum has properties and characteristics that make it important in aerospace. Unlike composites, it also has good economics and uses robust and proven manufacturing processes. Read our blog, “In the Cockpit: Aluminum Castings in Avionics and Interior Components” to learn more about the metal and how it’s cast.

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To reduce weight and improve efficiency, the latest generation of passenger airliners, like the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, are using more composite materials than aluminum. Aluminum is easier to work with though, and significantly cheaper, so it will remain an important aerospace material for the f...

12/10/2024

Investment casting is a proven technology for reducing mass and cost, unlike the much-discussed gigacasting. Take a look at, “The Electric Drive: Investment Casting for Components in Electric Vehicles”, to learn more about this process and its benefits.

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A hot topic in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing is “gigacasting”. This is where large stamped metal structural components are replaced with giant castings. The rationale is that this reduces weight and cost, two very important considerations for electric vehicles. What gets overlooked in this...

11/19/2024

What’s the best motor technology for construction and agricultural equipment? Our blog, “Off-Highway Power: Hydraulic Orbital Motors in Construction and Agricultural Machinery” explains these are the answer.

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Mobile equipment used in construction and agriculture is better served by hydraulic orbital motors than electrical motors. This blog delves into why that is, and identifies a number of applications. First though, it’s important to understand what these motors are and how they work. A Pump for Liqu...

11/12/2024

The only way to prevent defects in complex sand cast parts is through rigorous QA, but it can be hard to evaluate the effectiveness of a potential supplier’s system. Our eBook, “Quality Assurance in Complex Sand Castings: Ensuring Excellence in Every Detail” provides a guide for sourcing professionals and engineers.

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11/05/2024

How does a foundry that investment casts high precision metal parts for demanding automotive applications prevent defects occurring? Our blog, “Quality on Every Drive: The Importance of Quality Control in Automotive Investment Casting” explains.

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Fuel injection systems use high pressures to deliver precisely calibrated quantities of gasoline or diesel. A defect in any injection system component could result in fuel spraying over a hot engine, with catastrophic consequences. To avoid this kind of scenario, investment casting foundries produci...

10/29/2024

The superalloys used in many hot environments are notoriously difficult to machine. Our blog, “The Challenge of Superalloys: Machining for High-Temperature Aerospace Applications” details the problems and explains how we address them.

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Superalloys retain their strength at high temperatures. This makes them the preferred choice for hot environments, like those downstream of the combustors in a gas turbine engine, but it also complicates their machining. This blog reviews the challenge of precision machining superalloys. After expla...

10/22/2024

If you’re designing or purchasing a transmission or transmission components, parasitic losses and efficiency should top your list of concerns. Our blog, “On the Road to Efficiency: Investment Casting in Transmission Components” presents a solution to these challenges.

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10/21/2024

On October 18th, 2024, Impro Industries Mexico and Impro Aerospace Mexico stand together in solidarity to commemorate the World Day Against Breast Cancer. This day serves as a reminder of the strength, resilience, and courage of those who have battled this disease, emphasizing the importance of ongoing support and awareness.

In Mexico, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women, with increasing cases due to late diagnoses and limited access to healthcare. Impro Mexico reaffirm their commitment to raising awareness by providing 25 free mammograms to its female employees.

10/15/2024

CNC machine tools with 5 axes of motion improve precision and productivity, and can-do things that aren’t possible with more conventional machines. Read our blog, “5-Axis Machining: Unleashing the Full Potential of Precision” to learn more.

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Engineers have long been told to “design for manufacture”. 5-axis machining frees them from that diktat, at least in terms of producing complex metal components. Today, rather than breaking a part or design into multiple pieces, each of which is machined by conventional 3-axis methods, 5-axis le...

09/24/2024

Interested in alternatives to electric motors for heavy-duty industrial equipment? Our blog, “Efficiency Unleashed: The Advantages of Hydraulic Orbital Motors in Industrial Applications”, explains why these are often the better choice.

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Manufacturing involves moving, shaping, and processing material. Most of this is done with motors, and in situations that need high torque, high force, and low speed, hydraulic orbital motors are often the best choice. This blog is for anyone who needs to move heavy loads or transfer high forces in....

09/19/2024

Ever wondered why so many aerospace parts are produced by investment casting? Our blog, “Casting Innovation: The Crucial Role of Investment Casting in Aerospace Manufacturing”, explains why the industry values this process.

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Parts destined for aerospace applications must have good tensile and fatigue strength, yet be lightweight and corrosion resistant. These requirements drive part design and material choices, which go hand-in-hand with manufacturing process selection. For many aerospace parts, investment casting provi...