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MAXWILL NEWS

2026-09-14

The Role of Heat Treatment in Enhancing the Physical Properties of Cast Steel

I have a magic wand for steel. When I’m working with Cast Steel for heavy, mission-critical parts like a complex […]
2026-09-07

Selecting the Right Aluminum Alloy for Marine vs. Aerospace Applications

In my engineering career, I have often had to wear two hats: one that resists corrosion and one that defies […]
2026-08-31

Gray Iron vs. Ductile Iron: When to Choose Which for Optimal Performance

I often tell my students, “Cast iron is like a box of chocolates; you have to know which type you […]
2026-08-24

Why I Obsess Over Fillets and Radii: My Secret to Reducing Stress Concentration

I have a absolute pet peeve when I review other people’s CAD designs: sharp internal corners. I don’t just see […]
2026-08-18

Optimizing Wall Thickness in Aluminum A380 for Flow, Strength, and Weight Reduction

My job as a product design engineer is often a balancing act between conflicting goals: performance versus cost, and strength […]
2026-08-10

Draft Angles Decoded: My Guide to Successful Mold Release

I’ve learned a few things over the years in product design. One of the most critical lessons, often learned the […]
2026-08-03

5 Common Design Flaws that Increase Casting Defects (And How We Fix Them)

As a casting foundry, we see hundreds of designs every year. While many are stellar, a few design flaws consistently […]
2026-07-27

Lightweight casting solutions for the automotive sector

In the automotive world right now, “weight” is the dirtiest word in the dictionary. Every extra gram we pour into […]
2026-07-20

The most common production challenges in the foundry industry.

In the foundry world, we don’t just fight the clock; we fight physics, chemistry, and sometimes just plain bad luck. […]