Asmet Company Overview & Products

Global Supplier of Foundry Products

Company Overview & Products

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Asmet is a global supplier of foundry products. /Established over 20 years ago, we have more than 500 customers in over 30 countries.

We are proud to offer our customers an extensive service fromsource to foundry and expertise in our products, logistics and technical services.

Our Team of Experts 4-5 A Global Network 6-7 Products 8-15 Products for Iron Foundries Products for Steel Foundries Products for Aluminium Foundries Technical Services 16-21

Consultancy, Technology, Equipment, Training

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Our Team of Experts/We are committed to providing our customers with trusted expertise to help them forge ahead with their business.

Our team (L – R) Robert Parker — Purchasing, Logistics and International SalesTracy Leader — Accounts Michael Parker — Procurement and Production Janet Furness — European SalesAndrew Parker — Operations Corinne Leader — UK Sales Sophia Muthusagaran — Legal and Commercial Don Tittensor — Technical ServicesPhil McCarthy — UK SalesDominic Oates —European Sales (not pictured)

Our team are fl uent in 10 languages — English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay and Hakka.

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From Source to Foundry — A Global Network./Asmet manage a global network, sourcing directly from leading world producers and shipping to our European hubs and foundry customers worldwide.

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European HubsOur hubs in the UK, Spain, Germany and Belgium are strategically located to servicecustomers throughout Europe.

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ProcurementAsmet has forged strong, long-term partnerships with leading world producers to source high quality materials to meet the demands of modern casting production.

FinanceWe manage risk in commodity and currency fluctuations and offer a range of secure payment terms and credit facilities.

International shippingWe ship directly from production and are experts in maritime and road transport to comply with international customs regimes.

REACH complianceAll Asmet’s products are fully compliant with European REACH regulations so you can be confident in Asmet’s long-term ability to import into the E.U.

European HubsOur hubs in the UK, Spain, Germany and Belgium are strategically located to service customers throughout Europe.

Inventory managementWe reserve stocks to meet customers’ long term contract requirements and have rigorous systems for quality inspection.

Distribution and trackingWe understand the impact of a foundry stood still. That’s why we track all orders with a unique Asmet ID number to ensure on time delivery and full traceability.

We take care of every part of the supply chain to provide ourcustomers with the high quality, fully traceable materials theyneed, fast and on demand.

Our proven track record means that Asmet is a company you can partner with and trust to deliver.

Products /We have over 50 quality assured products, from pig iron and ferro alloys to specialist products. 

We source our products directly from leading world producersto guarantee full traceability, quality and value.

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Products Iron Foundries

Mould & Core MakingFoundry SandsChromite SandZircon Sand

Charge MaterialsPig Iron High Purity Nodular Pig IronBasic Pig IronFoundry Pig Iron

Carbon ProductsFoundry CokeGraphitePetroleum Coke

Ferro AlloysFerro ChromeLow Carbon Ferro ChromeMedium Carbon Ferro ChromeHigh Carbon Ferro ChromeFerro ManganeseLow Carbon Ferro ManganeseMedium Carbon Ferro ManganeseHigh Carbon Ferro ManganeseManganese MetalElectrolytic Manganese Metal FlakeFerro MolybdenumFerro PhosphorousFerro Silicon75% Ferro SiliconLow Aluminium Ferro SiliconFerro TitaniumIron BisulphideBriquetted Ferro AlloysManganese BriquettesPhosphorous BriquettesSilicon BriquettesSilicon Carbide Briquettes

Silicon CarbideSiC Metallurgical Grade SiC Standard Metallurgical Grade

Base MetalsCopper GranulesTin Sticks

NickelNickel Alloys Nickel NiobiumPure Nickel Nickel Cathode Nickel Briquettes Nickel Pellets Nickel Discs

PreconditionersBarcast™ 90Cerium MischmetalRare Earth Metals Rare Earth SilicideReox™

Magnesium TreatmentMagnesium Ferro SiliconErtalloy™ - 35 / 45 / 55 / 55 Ba /55 La / 55 LC / 65 / 65 (0) / 65 HC / 70 / 1031 / IM4 / IM6Magnesium Cored Wire FeSiMg 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 80Nickel Magnesium Alloys Nickel MagnesiumNiMag — L/C / 1 P / 1 Ce / 1 Cu / 3 Ce / 3 PCompacted Graphite Alloy

InoculationSilicon Inoculants High Aluminium Inoculants Barium Inoculants Bismuth Inoculants Lanthanum Inoculants Strontium Inoculants Zirconium Inoculants Standard InoculantsSilicon Inoculation Cored Wire High Aluminium Inoculation Wire Barium Inoculation Wire Bismuth Inoculation Wire Strontium Inoculation Wire Zirconium Inoculation Wire

Metal CleanlinessFluxing Agents Renod™Metal Filters Filtrex™ Extruded FiltersFiltron™ Round Hole FiltersFoamex™ SiC Foam Filters

Inmould InoculationInmould Inoculant Blocks Greycast™Nodcast™

ProductsSteel Foundries

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Mould & Core MakingFoundry SandsChromite SandZircon SandZircon Flour

Charge MaterialsPig Iron Nodular Pig IronBasic Pig IronFoundry Pig Iron

Carbon ProductsFoundry CokeGraphitePetroleum Coke

Ferro AlloysCalcium SilicideCalcium Silicon ManganeseFerro Chrome Low Carbon Ferro ChromeMedium Carbon Ferro ChromeHigh Carbon Ferro ChromeManganese Low Carbon Ferro ManganeseMedium Carbon Ferro ManganeseHigh Carbon Ferro ManganeseManganese MetalElectrolytic Manganese Metal FlakeSilico ManganeseFerro MolybdenumFerro PhosphorousFerro Silicon 75% Ferro SiliconFerro Silicon ZirconiumLow Aluminium Ferro SiliconFerro TitaniumIron BisulphideBriquetted Ferro Alloys Manganese BriquettesPhosphorous BriquettesSilicon BriquettesSilicon Carbide Briquettes

Silicon CarbideSiC Metallurgical Grade SiC Standard Metallurgical Grade

Treatment WireCalcium Silicide Cored Wire

Base MetalsCopper GranulesTin Sticks

NickelNickel Alloys Nickel NiobiumPure Nickel Nickel Cathode Nickel Briquettes Nickel Pellets Nickel Discs

Metal CleanlinessMetal Filters Foamex™ Zr Foam Filters

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ProductsAluminium Foundries

Aluminium Master AlloysAlloying TabletsGrain Refiners Titanium Boron AluminiumHardeners Magnesium AluminiumModifiers Strontium Aluminium

Pure MetalsSilicon Metal

Metal CleanlinessMetal Filters Foamex™ Al Foam Filters

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Technical Services /We offer the latest product and technical innovations for improved metallurgical process control.

We help our customers to:Select the best productsOptimise addition ratesInvest in proven equipmentEmbrace new technologyImprove skills

And achieve success through: Lower fume emissionsReduced scrapEliminating casting defectsIncreased casting integrityImproved surface finishOptimising mechanical propertiesProducing advanced casting gradesEmbrace new technology

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Process controlWe can advise on every stage of the casting process including:

• Selection of charge materials• Alloy additions• Pre and post inoculation• Grain refinement• Nodularisation• Modification• Metal Filtration• Foundry technology, equipment, automation, measurement, simulation software and control analysis• Quality assurance

Casting defect solutionsFirst we diagnose the casting defect before identifying its causes and the appropriate solution. Common defects include:

• Shrinkage and porosity• Matrix and mechanical properties• Graphite shape, nodule count and optimal graphitisation• Inclusions, gas and pinhole defects

We also offer comprehensive laboratory services through our UKAS approved partner.

Remote support Flexible and cost effective, remote access is an efficient and increasingly popular way of working with live foundry data to provide solutions fast and on demand.

Consultancy — We share a wealth of experience of all phases of the foundry process. Our service includes:

Our technical partners, Novacast Systems and Saveway provide industry leading technology solutions.

Saveway Furnace Lining Monitoring and Measurement Technology• Improves safety by reliable monitoring of refractory condition to prevent molten

metal breakouts and furnace damage.• Optimises operating costs by reducing maintenance costs and production losses.• Improves furnace up-time due to risk management of refractory lining.• Targeted melting process improvement by optimising the sinter heat.

Casting process simulation system - NovaFlow&Solid CV• Enables development of runner and feeder design before the production of

pattern equipment.• Optimises the quality of a casting design.• Uses a new, advanced algorithm for improved simulation speeds and accuracy.

Adaptive thermal analysis – ATAS Metstar chemistry and precision• Uses thermal analysis to control and monitor the melt and treatment processes

for grey and ductile iron.• Provides real time process data that can be used for statistical process control.• Calculate thermodynamic parameters.• Interprets data and estimates the risk of various casting defects• Can be connected to various types of production equipment and integrated

with NovaFlow&SolidCV software.

Residual stress casting simulation – NovaStress• An optional module extension of NovaFlow&SolidCV• Calculates the residual stresses during solidification and contraction

3D geometry preparation tool – NovaMethod• Complete 3D CAD functionality• Core creation tools• Gating design assistance• Geometry repair facilities• Works with NovaFlow&Solid CV casting process simulation system• Can be used as a separate system for foundry methoding.

Technology — We share a common vision with our technical partners to offer powerful technologies for design, modelling, simulation, measurement and analysis of the casting process.

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Cored Wire Feed Machines• Enables controlled metered addition of alloy in wire form.• Improves environmental control and working conditions by reducing air

pollution levels.• Can be integrated into automated systems to reduce manpower and improve

process control.• Micro alloy additions allow a change of grade or trimming to your base material

without making major alterations (changing) to the main bath of metal.• Maximises yields and reduces pour down.

ATAS Portable Unit Hire• Portable ATAS® (Adaptive Thermal Analysis System) units are available for

foundries to evaluate new products and to improve metallurgical process control. Our service includes: -

• Day Trials – Asmet’s experienced metallurgists can visit your foundry for the day to conduct product and process trials using our portable ATAS® units.

• Extended Foundry Trials – Asmet provides full on site set up of the portable ATAS® system and ongoing technical support. This gives the individual users and foundry management team the opportunity to assess the ATAS® system before committing to a full installation.

• Full ATAS® System Installation – For foundries who wish to invest long term, Asmet provide support to install a full ATAS® system, with extra back up and licensing provided by our technical partner, NovaCast Systems.

Metal Treatment Feeder SystemsAsmet also offer feeder equipment for a range of metal treatments including:

• Nodularisation• Inoculation• Deoxidisation• Micro alloying

Equipment — We partner with leading manufacturers to offer a range of proven metal treatment equipment that meets the demands of modern casting production:

Training — Whether you are embracing new technologies, producing new advanced casting grades or simply need to fill a skills gap, we can tailor practical training workshops to suit your foundry and people.

Bespoke Foundry Workshops - Half and Full daysAvailable on or off site for one-to-one or group sessions. A wide range of foundry practice and technology areas can be covered, including but not limited to:

• Casting design, modelling and simulation.• Adaptive thermal analysis.• Software and equipment user training.• Alloy addition and metal treatment.• Casting defect analysis.

Don Tittensor Prof MICME —Technical Services and Sales Manager

If you have a technical question, contact Don for further support.

T: +44 (0)1246 296 543M: +44 (0)7808 971 005E: don@asmet.com

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European Sales Janet Furness T: +44 1246 296 537M: +44 7984 107 799E: janet@asmet.com connect with Janet

UK Sales Phil McCarthy T: +44 1246 296 541M: +44 7808 971 001E: phil@asmet.com connect with Phil

Technical Services Don Tittensor Prof MICME T: +44 1246 296 543M: +44 7808 971 005E: don@asmet.com connect with Don

Global Sales Robert ParkerPurchasing, Logistics and International SalesT: +44 1246 296 533M: +44 7904 598 397E: robert@asmet.com connect with Robert

Andrew ParkerOperationsT: +44 1246 296 531M: +44 7808 971 004E: andrew@asmet.com connect with Andrew

Michael ParkerProcurement and ProductionT: +44 1246 296 532M: +44 7808 971 003E: micheal@asmet.com connect with Micheal

Corinne LeaderT: +44 1246 296 536M: +44 7808 971 008E: corinne@asmet.com connect with Corinne

Tracy Leader AccountsT: +44 1246 296 534M: +44 7984 107 799E: tracy@asmet.com

Sophia Muthusagaran Legal and CommercialE: sophia@asmet.com

Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay and Hakka.

Contact Us/We thrive on meeting the needs of new customers and establishing long lasting relationships.

Our team is fluent in 10 languages – English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay and Hakka.

Dominic Oates T: +44 1246 296 548M: +44 7930 118 548E: dominic@asmet.com connect with Dominic

Wherever you are in the world, you can forge ahead with your business and trust Asmet to deliver.

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