Vulcan Foxall Robotic Grinder ... view photo
Two robotic grinders are used at Lethbridge Iron Works. Robotic grinding improves productivity, repeatability, and reduces the physical demands on the employees.

Automatic Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) ... view photo
Two robotic cranes are used in the ASRS. They move castings throughout the finishing process to the appropriate stations.

Jet WheelBlast Multi-Tumbler System ... view photo
Castings are processed through a shot blast machine to remove any remaining sand from the surface of the casting, and to remove coresand from cored holes in the casting. Castings may also be tumbled at high speed to assist in the removal of fin.

Didion MD-100 Mark II Rotary Media Drum ... view photo
Castings are processed through a rotary drum which cleans the majority of the sand from castings and gating material. The drum also does some degating of castings. The remaining castings have the gates removed by hand.

Wheelabrator Tumblast Shot Blast Machine ... view photo
Castings are shotblasted after grinding, to clean up the grinding marks and put a final shine on the casting.

Grinding Stations ... view photo
Double ended pedestal grinders are used to remove any excess material from the castings, especially at the parting line. Abrasive blades and small die grinders are also used as required.

Returns Crusher
A Returns Crusher is utilized to break up the gating system in preparation for re-melting. The reduced size of the returns leads to more efficient handling and furnace charging.