The Northern Branch held their annual quiz in Sheffield on Thursday 20th October 2022 with around 40 foundry men & women from local foundries making up 12 teams. Six Rounds of 10 Questions on science & general knowledge were provided by quizmaster Simon Alexander providing great entertainment with teams able to increase their score by
This September ICME delivered their Investment casting short course to twenty-two delegates, with industry experts sharing their expert knowledge on a range of discussion points. Over two days, delegates learned the technical processes, methods, and definitions behind Investment Casting. ICME's course topics included an introduction to the investment casting process, slurry analysis and control, wax
This spring has seen a successful start for ICME’s Certificate Course in Cast Iron Production, Metallurgy and Quality Control, as our students get the low-down on all things technical with cast iron. The gathering saw students complete a foundry tour, as well as get a first-hand look at the casting process, molten metal and a
The enthuse partnership between South Durham UTC, STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), ICME, Cast Metals Federation and ten South Durham primary schools is a programme that has been developed by Jamie Smith, Vice Principle of South Durham UTC and supported by Albert Anderson, tutor at Foundry Training Services Ltd and an ICME
On Saturday 22rd February, 111 ICME members and guests gathered for the North East Branch Dinner Dance at the Gateshead Metro Centre Marriott Hotel, to enjoy an evening of good food, conversation and dancing. NE Branch President, Bob Norman Prof MICME and his wife Pauline, welcomed the honoured guests, National President Stephen Hill FICME, his
Presented by Ian Shergold Prof MICME – Ask Chemicals UK Ltd. An excellent slide show was presented at the recent meeting of the North East Branch of ICME, along with a very knowledgeable, informative and educational insight into the developments in chemically bonded sand systems. The topics discussed were advancements in binder systems, including: