Digital and sustainable optimisation of the production cycle of castable refractory ceramics, with a focus on product customisation according to customer requirements.
Foundry Ecocer
Foundry Ecocer is a company specialising in the production of refractory materials for aluminium foundries. With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, it develops advanced technological solutions to improve product quality and durability, responding to the specific needs of customers in the industrial sector.
Global demand for aluminium is growing by around 5% per year, resulting in increased consumption of refractory materials in foundries. These materials are subject to degradation from thermal shock, mechanical stress, corrosion and erosion, affecting product quality and durability. It is therefore necessary to improve production processes and raw material selection to ensure optimal performance.
The project involves the implementation of an integrated system for controlling the production cycle of refractory ceramics, which includes:
Monitoring of the sintering furnace using thermal sensors
Calculation tools for estimating heat dissipation along the casting line
Advanced solutions for product quality characterisation
Internal protocol dedicated to product sustainability
Economical: Reduced maintenance costs and increased productivity thanks to optimisation of the production cycle.
Environmental: Improved quality control increases product durability and reduces waste and non-compliance.
Social: Increased safety and satisfaction of operators, with enrichment of internal skills.
Possibility of adopting innovative technological solutions to automate the production process
Enhancement of the company’s technical and scientific know-how
Better control of the production process, resulting in increased quality, reduced costs and shorter delivery times.
Less waste and non-conformities thanks to optimised process control
Greater competitiveness and expansion of the customer portfolio in the refractory ceramics sector
