Tupy Secures Highest Volume CGI Cylinder Block in the World

Reuters reported that Tupy has received a substantial  for a Compacted Graphite Iron passenger vehicle cylinder block,  which will be produced Saltillo, Mexico.  Production is set to begin in 2013, with the expectation that 300,000 cylinder blocks will be produced per year,  which places marks this order as the highest volume CGI cylinder block in the world.

As quoted in the market report:

In preparation for the start of series production, Tupy has ordered a fully automated process control system from the Swedish CGI specialist SinterCast.  The System 3000 Plus has been jointly specified by Tupy and SinterCast engineers to automatically control the base treatment, the process control measurement and the final adjustment of magnesium and inoculant prior to casting.  Process data from the System 3000Plus, and the melting and moulding operations, will be compiled into a unique process database to provide enhanced control and traceability. The System 3000 Plus will be SinterCast’s most comprehensive ever installation, with capacity for up to 15 ladles per hour and more than 9 hours of production per day.  The System 3000 Plus is planned to be shipped before year-end and commissioned during the first quarter of 2013.

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