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## Lori
### Recent Posts
## [The Mid-West Advantage: Traveling Grinders](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/mid-west-advantage_traveling-grinders)
[](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/mid-west-advantage_traveling-grinders)
**Mid-West Machine™** has been building conditioning grinders for over 65 years. **Mid-West Machine™** introduced the traveling grinder to the steel mill industry in 1951 and to date has built over 400 machines. Though hardly recognizable in its 21st century mode, the **Mid-West Machine™** traveling grinders utilize PLC’s and computers for its automatic grinding and sequencing operations along with the most technologically advanced components. This insures the most effective material removal machine on the market today.
Along with grinding equipment **Mid-West Machine™** designs and manufactures various types of peripheral handling equipment to work in conjunction with its grinders. **Mid-West Machine™** has set the standard of the industry for decades and will continue to do so for future decades.
[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/mid-west-advantage_traveling-grinders)
Posted on: August 09, 2018 09:00 AM - in [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Metal Conditioning Equipment](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/metal-conditioning-equipment), [Monthly](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/monthly)
## [Lost Foam Casting Systems](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/lost-foam-casting-systems)
[](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/lost-foam-casting-systems)
## A Process for All Metallurgies
Vulcan has completed more Lost Foam projects than all other competitors, thanks to our expertise and experience. In addition, Vulcan has been involved, as a partner, with our customers to design complete systems which work for the process, not just as mechanical and electrical devices.
[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/lost-foam-casting-systems)
Posted on: July 13, 2018 01:34 PM - in [Foundry Engineering](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/foundry-engineering), [Lost Foam](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/lost-foam), [Features](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/features), [Foundry Systems](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/foundry-systems), [Monthly](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/monthly)
## [An Efficient Solution for Aluminum](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/an-efficient-solution-for-aluminum)
[.jpg)](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/an-efficient-solution-for-aluminum)
## Robotic Aluminum Cutting Cell
Vulcan has considerable experience in the integration and creation of unique solutions using robots for metal removal applications as well as highly efficient automated systems. We engineer systems that use industrial robots to automate common tasks such as mold handling, mold pouring, casting finishing, and casting inspection. We recently completed a project that incorporated a Fanuc robot equipped with a carbide tipped saw to remove gating from aluminum automotive castings inside of an enclosed cell.
[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/an-efficient-solution-for-aluminum)
Posted on: February 28, 2018 03:35 PM - in [Cleaning & Finishing Equipment](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/cleaning-finishing-equipment), [Robotics](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/robotics), [Foxall](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/foxall), [Fanuc](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/fanuc), [Aluminum](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/aluminum), [Monthly](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/monthly)
## [The Steel Industry Comeback](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/steel-industrys-comeback)
[](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/steel-industrys-comeback)
## Good Signs for the Future of Steelmakers
According to an article published on IndustryWeek.com in December, the Steel Industry is finally thriving again after years of bleak news in the U.S. and European markets. Here are a few signs pointing to a prosperous outlook.
[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/steel-industrys-comeback)
Posted on: February 08, 2018 08:24 AM - in [Insider](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/insider), [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Metal Conditioning Equipment](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/metal-conditioning-equipment), [Monthly](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/monthly)
## [Multitasking with Manipulators](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/multitasking-with-manipulators)
[](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/multitasking-with-manipulators)
## Knock-off and sort gating while easily moving heavy castings
Our line of **Action®** Manipulators provide robust solutions for applications that require large payload capacity, efficient movements, and increased safety for operators. This allows operators to work at safe distances and in controlled environments.
[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/multitasking-with-manipulators)
Posted on: November 17, 2017 10:45 AM - in [Insider](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/insider), [Manipulators](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/manipulators), [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Video](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/video), [Features](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/features), [Monthly](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/monthly)
## [Truflo® Features & Benefits](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/truflo-features-benefits)
[](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/truflo-features-benefits)
## Truflo® Loop System
### Fully Automatic Handling of Molds from Mold Loading to the Mold Dump Conveyor
**[Truflo®](http://www.vulcangroup.com/product/truflo-l-series/) **offers flexibility no matter what type of mold handling you require. Vulcan offers 2 configurations of the **[Truflo®](http://www.vulcangroup.com/product/truflo-l-series/) **mold handling system, the L Series (Loop System) and the H series (Horizontal System) as standard models. This video features the L Series for fully automatic handling of molds from loading molds, shifting weights and jackets to pushing off molds onto a mold dump conveyor after cooling time has been achieved.
[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/truflo-features-benefits)
Posted on: November 02, 2017 02:28 PM - in [Mold Handling](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/mold-handling), [Video](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/video), [Truflo](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/truflo), [Features](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/features), [Monthly](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/monthly)
## [ICI Technical Conference & Expo 2017](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/ici-conference-expo-2017)
[](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/ici-conference-expo-2017)
## Vulcan Engineering Co. will be at ICI Conference & Expo 2017
### Covington, Kentucky Oct 15 – 18, 2017
### Visit us at Booth #327
Vulcan will be exhibiting at the 64th Technical Conference & Equipment Expo at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, KY October 15 - 18, 2017. Be sure to visit us at Booth #327 to discuss systems and equipment for all of your foundry needs.
[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/ici-conference-expo-2017)
Posted on: September 01, 2017 09:20 AM - in [Events](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/events), [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Investment Casting](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/investment-casting), [Shows](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/shows)
## [Mid-West Machine™ 6840T with a Large Vertical Reach Boom](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/mid-west-machine-6840t-large-vertical-reach)
[](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/mid-west-machine-6840t-large-vertical-reach)
Vulcan’s new traveling grinder offers a larger work envelope as well as updated controls and hydraulics systems.
Vulcan Engineering Co. introduces its newest addition to the **Mid-West Machine™** line of Metal Conditioning Equipment with the 6840T. This Traveling Grinder incorporates a longer boom, providing a larger work envelope to process material within 68 inches (1725 mm) horizontal, 40 inches (1015 mm) vertical reach.
[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/mid-west-machine-6840t-large-vertical-reach)
Posted on: August 01, 2017 02:59 PM - in [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Metal Conditioning Equipment](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/metal-conditioning-equipment), [Monthly](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/monthly)
## [Metals + Metallurgy China 2017](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/metals-metallurgy-china-2017)
[](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/metals-metallurgy-china-2017)
[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/metals-metallurgy-china-2017)
Posted on: June 14, 2017 10:45 AM - in [Events](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/events), [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Shows](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/shows)
## [AISTech 2017](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/aistech-2017)
[](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/aistech-2017)
[Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/aistech-2017)
Posted on: June 14, 2017 10:36 AM - in [Events](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/events), [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Shows](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/shows)
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